SQL Server Permissions List for Read and Write Access for all Databases
In this tip we look a script to find SQL Server logins and database users that have read or write access to any database in the instance.
2019-09-20
Articles
PowerShell To Get Active Directory Users And Groups into SQL
Use Powershell to query AD for Users, Groups and GroupMembers
2019-09-19 (first published: 2016-03-31)
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SQL Server Datetime vs. Datetime2
Read a short comparison of datetime and datetime2 types. Learn about their structure, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each.
2019-09-19 (first published: 2016-01-05)
28,743 reads
Understanding the OVER Clause in SQL Server
Having a solid knowledge of the window functions if vital to high performance T-SQL Code. The key to these functions is how the OVER clause is used. This article will dive into how to use the OVER clause.
2019-09-19 (first published: 2015-10-14)
182,527 reads
How to Stop a SSIS Package Execution from Code
In this tip we look at a way to stop the execution of a SSIS data flow task that is running by executing an outside process to stop the data flow immediately.
2019-09-19
SQL Server Management Studio Tips
A complete guide to the hidden gems of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), covering shortcuts, tips and tricks, useful scripts, and more.
2019-09-18 (first published: 2017-08-14)
16,767 reads
SQL Server Security: Fixed Database Roles
Brian is back with a new security article, this time working through the details of the fixed database roles. There are some important concepts here. In particular if you're not totally clear on the difference between dbo and db_owner, read this article.
2019-09-18 (first published: 2003-12-12)
64,281 reads
The Difference between Truncate and Delete in SQL Server
This article explains the differences between the Truncate and Delete commands in SQL Server.
2019-09-18 (first published: 2007-11-22)
37,125 reads
Backup Techniques Available Exclusively When Using Azure VMs
Learn backup techniques available exclusively when using Azure VMs to host SQL Server-based workloads.
2019-09-18
Partitioning Data in SQL Server without using Partitioned Tables
In this we look at how we to quickly split up data from a SQL Server table into relatively equal size buckets.
2019-09-17
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Identities and Sequences V
When thinking about the identity property and sequence objects, which of these can generate values before an insert statement is executed?
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