SQL Server MERGE statement usage and examples
In this tip we look at how to use MERGE compared to running separate INSERT and UPDATE statements.
2018-09-26
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Articles
Renaming a Schema in SQL Server
If you have a schema you want to retire, here's a method for moving all objects inside that schema to a new one.
2018-09-25
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SQL Server v.Next is Coming in 2019
The announcement of the next version of SQL Server excites Steve.
2018-09-25
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Adaptive Query Processing in SQL Server
Adaptive query processing is the latest query processing feature introduced in the SQL Server database engine, available in SQL Server (starting with SQL Server 2017 (14.x)) and Azure SQL Database. Read on to learn more.
2018-09-25
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Uploading On-Premise data to Azure Blob Storage using SSIS
Azure SSIS Feature pack can be used to upload the data over to Azure Storage account. In this article, Supriya Pande will describe how you can upload the data to Azure Blob Storage using SSIS task.
2018-09-24
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Questions About HIPAA That You Were Too Shy to Ask
As a data professional or developer, you will likely have questions about how HIPAA impacts you and your day to day responsibilities. Rebecca Edwards answers common questions about HIPAA that you were too shy to ask.
2018-09-24
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2018-09-21 (first published: 2016-01-04)
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Adding User Comments to Reports in SQL Server Reporting Services
In this tip we look at a new feature in SQL Server Reporting Services that allows users to leave comments about reports.
2018-09-21
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2018-09-21
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Identifying the right Service tier for Azure Database
Determining the number of DTUs which will help in deciding the service tier for Azure SQL.
2018-09-20
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Blogs
A New Word: Anderance
By Steve Jones
anderance – n. the awareness that your partner perceives the relationship from a totally...
Troubleshooting SQL Server – Starting with the Error Log
By gbargsley
We’ve all been there. Someone walks up and asks, “Is SQL Server having issues?”...
From OLTP to Analytics: Bridging the Gap with Modern SQL Architectures
By Chris Yates
In the beginning, there was OLTP – Online Transaction Processing. Fast, reliable, and ruthlessly...
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Minimum Change Tracking Retention
If I am running this code:
ALTER DATABASE AdventureWorks2017 SET CHANGE_TRACKING = ON (CHANGE_RETENTION=xxx);What is the minimum amount of time I can set? See possible answers