Hadoop For SQL Folks: Architecture, MapReduce and Powering IoT
As the de-facto big data processing and analytics engine, the Hadoop ecosystem is also leading the way in powering Internet of Things (IOT)
4 Keys to a Clean Angular Implementation
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Script to find oldest open SQL Server transaction
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SQL Server 2016: The New @OneResultSet Parameter in SP_SpaceUsed
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The Pressure to Compromise Ethics
There are always people that ask workers to deceive, defraud, or mislead customers. This is true for software developers as well.
How to Get the Output of a Stored Procedure into a Table
Putting the output of a stored procedure into a table provides you multiple options for parsing and using the output with other TSQL commands. Read on to learn more.
EzAdo Part 4
EzAdo is a very simple api built to exploit some new features of SQL 2016. It combines software, convention, and creativity to get more done in less time.
Finally, Create or Alter
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QUOTENAME Quote Parameters
When I use QUOTENAME(), I can optionally provide the character used to surround the string in the result. Can I use any character?
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