This script will generate random Strong Passwords for all Standard SQL Logins for a specified SQL Server. It currently does ALL standard logins, including SA, so you would want to add to the WHERE clause in the SELECT_LOGINS constant if you want to limit the logins. The password generated will be 10 - 15 characters […]
2004-08-05 (first published: 2004-05-12)
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I use this VBScript to get a DDL copy of all objects in my DB, and check them into SourceSafe if they have changed. I run it via Scheduled Tasks every night. Make sure unauthorised users have no access to the script location, as you need to enter the VSS password in it.
2004-08-04 (first published: 2004-05-20)
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This script will run a DTS package from any registered SQL Server instance and display the standard package execution progress dialog while the package is running.To specify the SQL Server instance and package to run, amend the parameters for the ExecuteDTS function in the "Main Program" section of the script.The script is written using SQL […]
2004-08-03 (first published: 2004-05-25)
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This procedure will execute, taking two parameters, (the 2 db names, and will then list out the major object and schema changes for you. It is pretty sraight forward and suggestions are appreciated. It's a good utility for a DBA to track changes after upgrades, etc.. Each portion is easily convertable to a stand alone […]
2004-08-02 (first published: 2004-07-16)
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This stored procedure will detect all first level object dependencies on Stored Procedure.The result set will be stored in table Depend. Unlike sp_depends, sp_MSdependencies will be able to detect all links and dependencies associated to an object. It includes TRIGGER, DELETE, UPDATE etc .
2004-07-30 (first published: 2004-07-16)
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Procedure: usp_drop_multiple_databases Description: This procedure will take a string as input (it can take the % character in the calling string), put all db like that name into a list, and then drop all the databases in the resultant list. Example calling syntax: usp_drop_multiple_databases 'test_%_delete'--> Will drop ALL databases with a […]
2004-07-29 (first published: 2004-07-15)
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This script deletes all duplicates from a table. It keeps the first instance of the record, and discards all others. If you want to keep the last instance of the record, use MAX instead of MIN. The script can be modified very easily to include more/less fields for comparison. I've successfully used this SP to […]
2004-07-27 (first published: 2004-07-01)
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I don't remember where I found this little gem, but as a VB Developer it has simplified retrieving dates on many projects. Simply pass the function a datetime value and the format that you want in VB style syntax and the date is properly returned. I have modified it slightly from the original author (who […]
2004-07-23 (first published: 2004-06-24)
310 reads
This procedures grants execute permissions to all the stored procedures in a database to the role/user supplied as the parameter. the default is Execute_StoredProcedure. Execute this procedure local to the database you need to grant permissions.
2004-07-22 (first published: 2004-06-21)
347 reads
Removes double spaces in a string, leaving all words seperated by a single space. Run in Query Analyzer.
2004-07-21 (first published: 2004-07-05)
267 reads
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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