SQL Server CASE Law
SQLs CASE expressions can be powerful magic, but can trap the unwary that are used to the more familiar CASE statements of procedural languages.
2011-03-14
6,011 reads
Articles
Common SQL Server Mistakes
A presentation by Steve Jones that looks at a number of common mistakes that people make with SQL Server on a regular basis.
2011-03-11
492 reads
How to Connect to a SQL 2005 Server When You Are Completely Locked Out
If you need to connect to a SQL server and don't have the 'sa' password plus the builtin\administrators account has been removed then Rudy Panigas shows us what you need to know.
2011-03-11 (first published: 2009-11-03)
30,504 reads
The Modern Resume - Building Your Brand Online
A presentation by Steve Jones that gives practical tips for enhancing your online brand and making yourself stand out in the modern world.
2011-03-11
335 reads
Change Management and Source Control
So, given the many good reasons for using Version Control systems for managing the changes in database applications, how does one go about the rather different routines of team development, such as testing, continuous integration, and managing data? What are the issues that you're likely to face?
2011-03-11
4,004 reads
MCM – The Knowledge Exam
I recently took the knowledge exam, and I loved it. I thought it was a great exam. I have taken...
2011-03-11
1,674 reads
SQL Server Connections Discount Code
If you are thinking about attending SQL Server Connections (a part of DevConnections) in Orlando this March 27-30, take advantage...
2011-03-11
638 reads
SSRS Report Parts Versus Sub Reports FAQ
I'm trying to decide on a development strategy to satisfy the reporting needs in my organization. I would like to increase our efficiency in responding to report requests, while minimizing our maintenance burden. Two topics that I would like to dig in to are Report Parts and Subreports. Can you provide some considerations for using one versus the other?
2011-03-11
4,261 reads
The EXCEPT and INTERSECT Operators in SQL Server
The UNION, EXCEPT and INTERSECT operators of SQL enable you to combine more than one SELECT statement to form a single result set. Rob Sheldon explains all, with plenty of examples.
2011-03-10
6,323 reads
Hiding System Objects in Object Explorer in SQL Server Management Studio
While looking through the new features and improvements in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) we found a potentially interesting one to Hide System Objects in Object Explorer in SQL Server Management Studio. In this tip we will take a look at how to Hide System Objects in Object Explorer.
2011-03-09
4,423 reads
Blogs
Webinar: Navigating the Database Landscape in 2026
By Steve Jones
For a number of years, we’ve produced the State of the Database Landscape report,...
Claude AI Convinced Me Not to Build an iPad App
By Steve Jones
I coach volleyball and I do a lot of stat stuff on paper. I...
A New Word: Dolorblindness
By Steve Jones
dolorblindness – n. the frustration that you’ll never be able to understand another person’s...
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What's the Date?
In SQL Server 2025, there is a new function that returns the current date without the time. What is it?
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