Python script to write SQL using Amazon Bedrock Generative AI
In this script we will leverage the capabilities of Amazon Bedrock's Generative AI service to author SQL statements.
2024-02-03
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Scripts
Simple T-SQL implementation for running SSRS subscriptions.
I created this stored procedure to be able to run SSRS subscriptions using T-SQL code instead of adding a component in the SSIS package with the subscription id. Let's say we have a set of report subscriptions named like this: ClientReport1, ClientReport2, ClientReport3. To run them using the stored procedure, all we need is this […]
2023-11-29 (first published: 2023-11-21)
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How to Move a Table into a Schema in T-SQL
To move a table into a schema in T-SQL, you can use the ALTER SCHEMA statement along with the TRANSFER option. Here are the steps to do this: Assuming you have an existing schema named "NewSchema" and a table named "YourTable" that you want to move into this schema: Open SQL Server Management Studio or […]
2023-09-29 (first published: 2023-09-18)
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Join Csv files using SQL
Csv files must frequently be joined. It would be fantastic if we could connect CSV files using the power of SQL. This script accomplishes that.
2023-09-18 (first published: 2023-08-28)
2,311 reads
Python Script to generate test data
Very often there is a need to create test data manually. This script will provide a mix of names that will make more sense rather than randomly generating meaningless names.
2023-09-11 (first published: 2023-08-24)
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Create Dynamic External Table in Azure synapse Analytics
This script creates an external table in Synapse.
2023-08-21 (first published: 2023-07-26)
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Validating different types of data like Gmail, Outlook email addresses, phone numbers, and URLs
Validating different types of data like Gmail, Outlook email addresses, phone numbers, and URLs in SQL can be a bit challenging since SQL is primarily used for data manipulation in databases and not for complex data validation. However, depending on the database system you are using, there might be some limited string manipulation functions available that can help you perform basic validation checks.
2023-07-28
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User-Created GENERATE_SERIES() Function for Older SQL Server Versions
In the world of SQL Server, adaptation is key. While the built-in GENERATE_SERIES() function was a valuable addition in SQL Server 2022, its absence in older versions created a functionality gap. Enter the user-written GENERATE_SERIES function. Adapted from Jeff Moden's "dbo.fnTally", it offers an efficient means to generate a series of numbers within a defined range in older SQL Server versions. Its design mirrors the built-in function in SQL Server 2022, making the transition between versions as simple as removing the dbo. prefix. This forward-thinking design reflects the ingenuity of the SQL Server community, ensuring a seamless, efficient database migration experience.
2023-06-26 (first published: 2023-06-16)
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Simple script to de-identify data
An audit finding relating to production data, containing customer identifiable data, in a UAT environment, prompted this simple script, which completely scrambles data in such a way that the original value can not be reconstituted.
2023-05-24 (first published: 2023-05-19)
948 reads
Extract parts of the strings from the SQL results directly by using SQL's substring-extraction API functions
If you need to extract a substring or create a longer string by combining multiple strings, there are a few methods you can use. To extract a specific portion of a string, you can utilize a substring-extraction function.
2023-05-09 (first published: 2023-05-05)
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ORDER BY alias
There is a table tmp_tab:
CREATE TABLE tmp_tab ( id int, val int );
INSERT INTO tmp_tab VALUES (1, 1), (2, NULL), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5);You want to order the rows ids by the following expression:
ISNULL(val, id) + 1Which of the following queries produces the expected ordering and why? (Select all correct) See possible answers