Compound Assignment Operators in SQL Server 2008

MAK illustrates the use of Compound Assignment Operator that is introduced in SQL Server 2008.

Java's String.hashCode() function in T-SQL

T-SQL function to takes a string and produce an integer hashcode matching what is produced by the Java String.hashCode() method.

Identity Columns

When Nigel Rivett takes us on a tour of the apparently innocuous subject of Identity Columns in TSQL, even the seasoned programmer is due for one or two surprises.

Common Table Expressions

Column Level Permissions

GRANT Column Level Permissions

A Hex on Your Database

BETWEEN

Know your UNION(s), NULL(s), COUNT(s) ?

How do I ... reject alpha characters in a SQL Server character column?

Enforcing your data's integrity is probably the single most important issue you face when designing a database. Validating user input is one way of keeping bad data from making its way into your analyses and reports.

Identity Columns

When Nigel Rivett takes us on a tour of the apparently innocuous subject of Identity Columns in TSQL, even the seasoned programmer is due for one or two surprises.