The Basics of Using GENERATE_SERIES()
This article shows how GENERATE_SERIES can be used with a few practical examples and a warning on parameters.
Alternatives To SQL Server 2022 Built-in function GREATEST
If you haven’t already heard, SQL Server 2022 introduced a new built-in system function called GREATEST. Simply put, it is to a set of columns, variables, expressions etc. what the MAX function is to a set of values (i.e., rows) of a single column or expression.
SQL Athena Introduction - How it works, Use Cases and Advantages
Learn about Amazon Athena, how it works, why you would use it, and some of the advantages of Athena over traditional relational databases.
Confidence
Today, I want to blog about something I have only limited knowledge of … confidence. Okay, I understand what confidence is, and I have seen it before in the real world and not just in biographical movies. In fact, I have met quite a few highly confident people. In almost every case, it was immediately […]
Different Ways to Populate the List of Tables
This article shows how you can query different types of tables, based on certain criteria that may be important to you. A good list of basics for any database administrator that will help you find tables in your database.
How Effective Is Your Data Load Monitoring in SQL and Python?
Learn how you can use monitor your data warehouse load process with Python code and a structured process.
Using SQLite with Flutter
Learn how you can build a basic Flutter application that interacts with a SQLite database.
Power BI Workspace Permissions and Roles
What are the Power BI workspace permissions and roles and how are they used?
Building Bonds with Entertainment
Over the years I've had the chance to work in a lot of companies, and I've seen a lot of different team-building attempts take place. In restaurants, these were often nights out with too many adult beverages. At a power station, we had some large outdoor BBQs, where again, sometimes there were too many adult […]
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Running SQLCMD II
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Running SQLCMD II
I run this command to start SQLCMD:
sqlcmd -S localhost -E -c "proceed"At the prompt, I type this (the 1> and 2> are prompts):
1> select @@version 2> goWhat happens? See possible answers