Introduction to XML DML (Part 1) - Using the modify() method: insert
This is the first part of a 3 part blog which will attempt to show some different ways of how...
2012-01-16
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Art
Revised: Difference between collation SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS and Latin1_General_CI_AS
This is a revised post of an original article that I first published in December. Even though I thought that...
2012-01-09
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Retrieving position() value of node by using XQuery alone
You can only use the position() function within an xquery predicate and can't use it to return the position value...
2011-12-28
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FOR XML PATH using node tests in column aliases
I've used SQL to generate countless blobs of xml over the years and one feature that I have come to...
2011-12-20 (first published: 2011-12-15)
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Finding orphaned database users
Database users can become orphaned for a few reasons. For example, a database restore to another instance or deleting the...
2011-10-29
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Convert comma separated string to table and vice versa
I know that this subject has been blogged about numerous times but I thought I'd post an alternative way of...
2011-10-28
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Finding orphaned database users
Database users can become orphaned for a few reasons. For example, a database restore to another instance or deleting the...
2011-10-20
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Simple XML exist performance enhancement
I came across this really simple best practice from BOL for the xml method exist which when used will give...
2011-10-17
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Denali
Is all set to be officially known as SQL 2012 and will be finally released in....... 2012!
Announced at the PASS...
2011-10-15
730 reads
SQLBits9
SQLBits9 – “Query across the Mersey” was held in the majestic Adelphi hotel. This was my first SQLBits experience and was...
2011-10-10
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Blogs
The 5 Best SQL Course for Beginners – Reviews and Guide
In the technologically driven world of 2024, more individuals are finding themselves drawn towards the...
Speaking at SQL Saturday Boston 2023
By Steve Jones
I’m heading to Boston next week for SQL Saturday Boston 2023. I went to...
SQL Prompt Quick Access to Helper Code
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We’ve been doing some events as part of the Redgate Roadshow, and at one...
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