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New SQL Server 2000 Data Types
In the latest release of SQL Server, Microsoft has added a number of new data types to expand the functionality of SQL Server.
Removing Duplicate Rows
Ever have duplicate rows of data returned in a query? This article by Neil Boyle examines different techniques for removing duplicate rows.
Securing Your SQL Server
Poorly managed SQL Server Security can not only leave your SQL Server vulnerable, but also leave your NT Server and network open to attacks.
Changing Where The SQL Server Tools Are Installed
Have an older workstation with only a little hard drive space? Tired of the SQL Server tools taking about a hundred megs on your most precious drive? If you answered yes to either one of those questions, then this quick tip is for you.
Blogs
Advice I Like: Apologies
By Steve Jones
How to apologize: quickly, specifically, sincerely. Don’t ruin an apology with an excuse –...
Build a Serverless Todo App With AWS, Pulumi, and Python
Try this step-by-step guide to build and deploy a scalable serverless app that’s accessible...
Master SQL Subqueries with This Free Course
Want to boost your SQL game? Check out this free course, SQL Subqueries: Real-World...
Forums
SQL Clustered Resource in online pending for about 3-5 mins before coming online
Hello! SQL Clustered resource used to come online during manual or automatic failover in...
SQL Query to use in MS SSRS server to give you your report structure.
Code that can be used in order to create dashboard or SSRS report on...
Temp table security
So, I have an interesting situation that I need a double-check on. One of...
Question of the Day
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I have this data in a SQL Server 2022 table:
PlayerIDPlayerNamePlayerStatus 1The \%ChampActive 2The ChampActive 3The_ChampionActive 4The__ChampionActive 5The\_ChampActiveHow many rows are returned by this code in SQL Server 2022?
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