Hassle free parameters in dynamic SQL
An alternative solution to passing parameters to sp_executesql.
2016-01-19 (first published: 2014-04-23)
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Peter Sloboda
Object dependencies in xml format
Most of the people know about the right-click option 'View Dependencies' in the SQL Management Studio.
It will diplay expandable tree off all dependencies each way. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I couldn't find any other way to save this othere than taking a screenshot of the window.
2014-07-21 (first published: 2014-05-19)
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Parallel Processing Using Jobs
Learn about a simple way to run uniform tasks in parallel using self-deleting jobs.
2013-04-29
6,631 reads
CONTEXT_INFO() and the SQL Calling Stack
Nothing new for many developers, but I still like the way you can maintain the stack throughout the call chain.
2011-08-29
5,633 reads
Just for fun
Do you need to take your mind off of the SQL mess you are dealing with? Try my funny words generator.
2010-09-03 (first published: 2010-08-27)
2,636 reads
Custom Logging in a transaction
Ever happened that your custom log got rolled back and you were left with nothing but an error_message()?
Try to log into a table variable.
2010-07-22 (first published: 2010-06-30)
1,134 reads
2010-07-19 (first published: 2009-11-16)
2,487 reads
2010-07-15 (first published: 2010-06-16)
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