Useful T-SQL queries and scripts to work in SQL Server
This post is about some queries and scripts that I use in my daily work on SQL Server. Some of them are self-explanatory, i.e. the name of the query/script...
2018-12-05
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Useful T-SQL queries and scripts to work in SQL Server
This post is about some queries and scripts that I use in my daily work on SQL Server. Some of them are self-explanatory, i.e. the name of the query/script...
2018-12-05
56 reads
Useful T-SQL queries and scripts to work in SQL Server
This post is about some queries and scripts that I use in my daily work on SQL Server. Some of...
2018-12-26 (first published: 2018-12-05)
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How to Write a Better T-SQL Code
Here are some basic guidelines that are good to consider when writing T-SQL (Transact SQL). These tips and hints are aimed for the beginner-level T-SQL developers. Always Use a...
2018-11-17
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How to Write a Better T-SQL Code
Here are some basic guidelines that are good to consider when writing T-SQL (Transact SQL). These tips and hints are aimed for the beginner-level T-SQL developers. Always Use a...
2018-11-17
21 reads
How to Write a Better T-SQL Code
Here are some basic guidelines that are good to consider when writing T-SQL (Transact SQL). These tips and hints are...
2018-11-28 (first published: 2018-11-16)
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Some New Cool Features in SSMS
SSMS new versions come up with some cool features. The new features provide support for the SQL Server 2008 databases and onward. Vulnerability Assessment (active from SSMS 17.4) Right...
2017-12-28
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Some New Cool Features in SSMS
SSMS new versions come up with some cool features. The new features provide support for the SQL Server 2008 databases and onward. Vulnerability Assessment (active from SSMS 17.4) Right...
2017-12-28
12 reads
Some New Cool Features in SSMS
SSMS new versions come up with some cool features. The new features provide support for the SQL Server 2008 databases...
2017-12-28
899 reads
Using Time Zones in SQL Server
The usage of time zones in applications becomes inevitable, especially with the globalization of the applications. Reports need to be run in different time zones. Services have to consider...
2017-08-18
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UNISTR Escape
In SQL Server 2025, I run this command:
SELECT UNISTR('*3041*308A*304C\3068 and good night', '*') as "A Classic";
What is returned? (assume the database has an appropriate collation)
A: 
B: 
C: 
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