Nuance of datetime data type in SQL Server
One of the most confusing data types in SQL Server is the datetime datatype.
Harmful, Pervasive SQL Server Performance Myths
Aaron Bertrand begins a new series around disproving prevalent myths regarding SQL Server performance.
The Value of Your Personal Data
Today Steve Jones discusses the idea of data value, and what it might mean to you, personally.
Automating database deployments to and from source control using SQL Compare and PowerShell
Phil Factor shows how you can use the SQL Compare Pro command line with PowerShell to automate the task of getting a new database into version control, creating a new database build script, and creating a database migration script.
Dynamic SSRS report documentation via a ReportServer.dbo.Catalog query
This article demonstrates a method of generating SSRS report documentation by using an SSRS report that queries the ReportServer.dbo.Catalog table.
Changing SQL Server Collation After Installation
In some scenarios we can find different SQL Server collations between the server instance and its databases. Douglas P. Castilho explains a simple way to correct the collations in a few steps.
By Design
Just because something works, is it prudent to implement a solution knowing there is a chance this design flaw will be stricken from future revs of SQL Server? It depends.
How do you define employee satisfaction?
This article explores aspects of a job that help one feel satisfied at work.
Step by Step Configuring a Dedicated Network for Availability Group
In this article, I will show a procedure to isolate the replication traffic from the public network.
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Running a Parameter-Sensitive Stored Procedure on a Secondary Replica
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Question of the Day
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