Tame Those Strings! Part 4 - Numeric Conversions

The fourth part of Steve Jones's series on programming and manipulating strings in T-SQL dealing with numeric conversions.

Tame Those Strings! Part 5 - Using STUFF

The fifth part of Steve Jones's series on programming and manipulating strings in T-SQL dealing with STUFF.

25 Years of SQL Server Central

This month SQL Server Central turns 25.

Flyway Tips: AI Helps with Commit Messages

At Redgate, we’re experimenting with how AI can help developers and DBAs become better at their jobs. Everyone is asking for AI, as well as the ability to turn...

SQL Server 2022 Build List

This is a list of the builds for SQL Server 2022. There are other build lists available here. A list of all the builds that I can find and install on my Build VM. If you find a build not listed here, please let the webmaster know (webmaster at sqlservercentral.com). All builds are listed in reverse order, […]

SQL Server 2025 Build List

This is a list of the builds for SQL Server 2025. There are other build lists available here. A list of all the builds that I can find and install on my Build VM. If you find a build not listed here, please let the webmaster know (webmaster at sqlservercentral.com). All builds are listed in […]

The Decoded Value

The Query Optimizer and Page Density

There Are a Lot of Databases

Steve notes today that there are many, many database platforms out there you can use for your next application.

Who’s the Winningest Coach (with AI Help)

I was listening to the radio the other day and the hosts were discussing the NFL playoffs in 2026. Someone mentioned the winningest coach was Nick Sirianni of the...