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2015-06-11
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Azure SQL Database – Version and Compatibility Level
In the on-premises world, when we install a SQL Server on our own servers, we decide on SQL Version (2012, 2014….), Edition (Standard, Enterprise,...
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When was your last database backup?
Its pretty often that you have to sit down at a SQL Server and need sort out what the backup situation is. One of the first things that I...
2015-06-10
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When was your last database backup?
Its pretty often that you have to sit down at a SQL Server and need sort out what the backup...
2015-06-10
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Unexpected Windows 10
This was strange. I noticed a new icon in the taskbar today. When I hovered over it, I saw this:
I...
2015-06-10
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Monday Morning SQL Break – June 8, 2015
It’s time for this week’s weekly blog and twitter round-up for last week, it would be better timed if I...
2015-06-10
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A Short Hiatus - WaterOx Consulting
Reading Time: 1 minutesGoing to get Digby access to a little more water to rest...
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2015-06-10
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NJ SQL UG Event: 13 Advanced SSAS Tips - Kevin S. Goff returns!
He's baack! If you missed the first presentation in March, due to inclement weather, and you are local, or in...
2015-06-10
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Extended Events, Birkenstocks and SQL Server
I bring you yet another installment in the monthly meme called T-SQL Tuesday. This is the 67th edition, and this time we have been given the opportunity to talk...
2015-06-10
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Extended Events, Birkenstocks and SQL Server
I bring you yet another installment in the monthly meme called T-SQL Tuesday. This is the 67th edition, and this...
2015-06-18 (first published: 2015-06-10)
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Question of the Day
Using CHOOSE()
We have this code that sets some status values and then queries them using the CHOOSE() function in SQL Server 2025.
CREATE TABLE Status
(
StatusID INT,
StatusDescription VARCHAR(20)
);
GO
INSERT dbo.Status
(
StatusID,
StatusDescription
)
VALUES
(0, 'Uncategorized'),
(1, 'Active'),
(2, 'Inactive'),
(3, 'Temp');
GO
SELECT CHOOSE(StatusID, 'Unknown', 'Active', 'Inactive', 'Temporary')
FROM Status;
When the SELECT runs, what is returned? See possible answers