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Each SQL Server database has a setting called Compatibility Level that determines how T-SQL commands are interpreted and what features...

2015-04-12

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Hello SQL Server world!

Hi folks! Look, my very first post, yay!
I’ve been thinking about starting my own SQL-related blog for a long time and I guess...

2015-04-04

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A fugitive cyber-criminal, a wingsuit, and 24 million flight records. Somewhere between Doha and...

Say you need outside help. You’ve exhausted all the things that you could do...

I’m honored to announce that I’ve been renewed as a Microsoft MVP for the...

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In SQL Server 2025, I run this code:

select bit_count(-1)

What is returned?