Configure aliases for SQL Server databases and servers
Configure alias names for SQL Server database objects and servers. Make fewer changes to application code and configurations with SQL Server alias methods.
Understand when to use user-defined functions in SQL Server
In the simplest terms, a user-defined function (UDF) in SQL Server is a programming construct that accepts parameters, does work that typically makes use of the accepted parameters, and returns a type of result. This article will cover two types of UDFs: table-valued and scalar-valued.
Differential Backups Internals
Describes how data changes for differential backups are recorded using dbcc page
Do We Need a PK?
A primary key is a must for every table. Or is it? Steve Jones examines the question.
Bring Array Mapping Capabilities to SQL
Simplify your SQL tasks by giving your queries and stored procedures the ability to iterate over arrays of table names or values.
SQL Server 2008 New DATETIME DataTypes
SQL Server 2008 introduces four new DATETIME datatypes as well as new DATETIME functions.
Hipp, Hipp, Hooray
In an age where commercial interests seem to trump all, it's nice to see someone delivering content out there for free.
TinyInt, SmallInt, Int and BigInt
SQL Server guru David Poole takes a look at the different integer data types and the impact of each of those on your database.
Toward Integrity - Part 2
An exploration of the process of translating a conceptual model to a logical model, and ultimately, a faithful implementation using T-SQL.
Relational Databases 101
In this sample chapter, William R. Vaughn gives you a kick-start on designing relational databases that can perform better, be easier to maintain, and be more successful thanks to a combination of formal rules and informal suggestions to normalize your database.
Blogs
Houston AI-Lytics 2026–Powerpoint Slides
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GenAI vs Dashboards: Not the Same (And Never Will Be)
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Multiple Sequence Values
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Multiple Sequence Values
How do I easily get the next 12 sequence values from a sequence object?
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