This script enables you to return data from SQL Server's table without specyfing the name of the column .All you only need to supply is the column number, that you want the data from. In the example we want to chose all rows from the second column (categories table - northwind) Column number is based […]
2003-05-07
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In instances where you have over 16 data files, or you need to move data files to a new location when you are moving a database you must use a CREATE...FOR ATTACH statement. This script will generate the CREATE...FOR ATTACH statement dynamically given a database name. It will take into consideration the file sizes, growths […]
2003-05-07
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This set of procedures allow you to control simultaneous access to any resource you are using. It mimics the behaviour of a Semaphore in programming.A typical problem where you need this, is when you have a computational intensive procedure you only want to be started a limited number of times.First, add a record to the […]
2003-05-07
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Robert is back this week with a look at the text data type. Not the easiest thing to work with, but sometimes a varchar just doesn't give you the range you need.
2003-05-07
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As LockwoodTech Log Navigator Beta releases approaches we have released a bunch of new screen shots on product features. Log Navigator reads the MS SQL Server Transaction Log to allow you to passively audit data changes (inserts, updates and deletes) made to your database.
2003-05-05
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Not long ago I was in a forum discussion when someone presented another way to get the date with time value of midnight by doing similar to thisDATEADD(dd,DATEDIFF(dd,0,@DATE),0)Which I find is much cleaner than any other option I have seen or tried myself. Seeing this I realized there are many other dates that can be […]
2003-05-02
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Ryan demonstrates how he arrived at a solution that allows you to create scripts from a stored procedure using SQL-DMO. If you get interested in DMO, we've got quite a bit of additional content here on the site to help you get going! Ryan is a new author here on the site, please take a minute to read his article, add a comment, maybe just say hello.
2003-05-02
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Fast Track to MDX gives readers all the necessary background information needed to write useful, powerful MDX expressions and introduces the most frequently used MDX functions and constructs. No prior knowledge is assumed and examples are used throughout the book to rapidly develop MDX skills to the point where a reader can solve real business problems. A CD containing examples from within the book, and a time-limited version of ProClarity, is included
2003-05-01
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This procedure will give you the list of tables in the current database along with total columns in the table, no. of rows and the primary key(s) defined for the table.Mohit NayyarMCP, MCAD (.Net), MCSD, MCDBA
2003-04-30
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Last year I pulished a function ,named fnArabToEnglish,which can convert a arabic number to english ,such as turn 1234.56 to 'one thousand two hundred thirty four and cents fifty six'.Mr Rick send me a message with a bug of thefunction today,I get rid of the bug and publish the second time.I hope you like this […]
2003-04-30
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I have a table with this data:
TravelLogID CityID StartDate EndDate 1 1 2025-01-01 2025-01-06 2 2 2025-01-01 2025-01-06 3 3 2025-01-01 2025-01-06 4 4 2025-01-01 2025-01-06 5 5 2025-01-01 2025-01-06I run this code:
SELECT IDENT_CURRENT('TravelLog')
I get the value 5 back. Now I do this:
SET IDENTITY_INSERT dbo.TravelLog ON
INSERT dbo.TravelLog
(
TravelLogID,
CityID,
StartDate,
EndDate
)
VALUES
(25, 5, '2025-09-12', '2025-09-17')
SET IDENTITY_INSERT dbo.TravelLog OFF
I now run this code.
DBCC CHECKIDENT(TravelLog)
GO
INSERT dbo.TravelLog
(
CityID,
StartDate,
EndDate
)
VALUES
(4, '2025-10-14', '2025-10-17')
GO
What is the value for TravelLogID for the row I inserted for CityID 4 and dates starting on 14 Oct 2025?
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