Optimize SQL LIKE Wildcard Searches
Learn about different ways to improve the performance of full wild card text searches to find strings in SQL Server tables.
PASS Summit Livestream and on-demand
Unable to travel to Seattle this November? We have options for you to join in from the comfort of your own home or office, with a free livestream and on-demand access available to buy.
Efficient Table Migration to a New Schema in T-SQL
This article will explain why and how you can easily move tables to new schemas if the need arisees.
The Cloud Security Problem
Cloud security can be better than on-premises, but it requires work and knowledge.
Timescale Brings PostgreSQL into the GenAI Era with pgai Vectorizer
Timescale embeds advanced AI into PostgreSQL, the most popular database, leveling the playing field and equipping every developer to build AI—fast and hassle-free.
Virtualizing AWS data by using Fabric Shortcuts: Data Engineering with Fabric
Learn how you can get data from AWS into Fabric in this article.
Consistency and Concurrency in NewSQL Database Systems
Companies today require database systems that are reliable and capable of efficiently handling large volumes of data and numerous transactions. Traditional relational databases, once the foundation of data management, often struggle to meet these modern demands, leading to delays and program slowdowns. In response, NewSQL databases, a new class of SQL systems, has emerged.
Databases for Executives
Data and databases are critical in today's world. Executives should understand that, and Steve has something you can pass along.
Leveraging SQL Transaction Control in Python Applications
Explore the fundamentals of Python's SQL transaction control, demonstrating how to control and enhance database operations for improved data integrity. The best practices and real-world examples for integrating strong transaction management in Python applications are covered in this article.
Microsoft at the PASS Data Community Summit 2024
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Blogs
Microsoft Build 2026 announcements
By James Serra
Once again there were a number of Microsoft Build announcements related to data and...
T-SQL Tuesday #199: Roundup
A good week ago I hosted the monthly T-SQL Tuesday blog party. I invited...
No Shortcuts for the SQLCMD Batch Terminator: #SQLNewBlogger
By Steve Jones
I was messing around with SQLCMD and I realized something I hadn’t known. I’ve...
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Increment a number in a SQL Query based on a value
I have an issue where I have a Bill of Material list of items...
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What Happens When You Ask a Local AI to Query Your Database?
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Question of the Day
Detecting Characters
I have a SQL Server 2022 English default installation on a server. I want to detect if there are any upper case characters in rows and I have this code:
SELECT CustomerNameID,
CustomerName
FROM dbo.CustomerName
WHERE CustomerName = LOWER(CustomerName)
Here is the sample data I am testing with:
CustomerNameID CustomerName 1 John Smith 2 Sarah Johnson 3 MICHAEL WILLIAMS 4 JENNIFER BROWN 5 david jones 6 emily davis 7 Robert Miller 8 LISA WILSON 9 christopher moore 10 Amanda TaylorHow many rows are returned? See possible answers