SQL: Different ways to generate sequence
There was a question from the op regarding adding a new column to a query output by generating the cyclic...
2017-02-09 (first published: 2017-02-06)
2,515 reads
Prashanth Jayaram
SQL Server 2016: JSON integration
Abstract
This article helps to explain the application of JSON data and the use of new SQL 2016 constructs that enable...
2017-01-23
5,399 reads
SQL Server: How to backup and replace text in all search string matching Stored Procedure(s)
Table of Contents
Problem Statement:-Solution:-Generate script for matching search string of all SP’s
Using sp_helptextUsing system view sys.proceduresGenerate modified SP’s scriptCreate Linked...
2017-01-12
1,346 reads
My Interview published on Microsoft Technet Blog
Wish you a Happy New Year to all the readers and technical enthusiasts!!!
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/wikininjas/2017/01/02/interview-with-a-sql-server-expert-and-wiki-ninja-prashanth-jayaram/
My interview is published on the Microsoft Technet blog...
2017-01-03
449 reads
PowerShell : Monitoring and Notification – Disk Space Alerts
“Microsoft Technet Guru – Gold Medal Winning Article- Nov, 2016”
Abstract
Monitoring disk space utilization of server(s) is the critical and important job for...
2016-12-19
1,027 reads
SQL Server: Discuss Execute(SQL) At LinkedServer
Abstract
This article details the use of “Execute AT LinkedServer” clause. It’s best in some ways when you are trying to run...
2016-11-09
1,750 reads
SQL : How to Find Unused Indexes details
The Dynamic Management View (DMV) named sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats that track index usage details of the database. This DMV gives an information about...
2016-11-01
629 reads
PowerShell : CSV – Disk Space Report – Excel
Abstract
Monitoring disk space utilization of server(s) is a critical and important job for any administrator. Keeping things organized might improve...
2016-10-24
955 reads
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
The Microsoft Technet Guru Award (August 2016) winning article – Silver
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
PowerShell: Extending Modules – System Parameter measurement
Abstract
The...
2016-10-03
973 reads
SQL Server: Monitoring Disk Space with FSUTIL command line utility
Table of Contents
IntroductionPre-requisitesData flowEnable xp_cmdshellDownloadSQL CodeOutputConclusionReferencesSee Also
Introduction
This article talks about one of SQL method to fetch the disk usage details...
2016-09-27
1,653 reads
Blogs
Understanding Fabric Ontology
By James Serra
What problem is Fabric Ontology trying to solve? For years, most data conversations have...
QUOTENAME Basics: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
Recently I ran across some code that used a lot of QUOTENAME() calls. A...
When growing companies outgrow Excel
By ChrisJenkins
There are some telltale signs that your growing business has outgrown Excel for your...
Forums
Stairway to Reliable Database Deployment Level 3 – Rehearsing Changesets Across Environments
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Stairway to Reliable Database Deployment...
QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
Comments posted to this topic are about the item QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
Limit the Blast Radius
Comments posted to this topic are about the item Limit the Blast Radius
Question of the Day
QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
When I use QUOTENAME(), I can optionally provide the character used to surround the string in the result. Can I use any character?
See possible answers