How to make SQL script to sleep?
In this article, we will see how to make an SQL Script to sleep for some time with examples.
SQL Server
Articles related to SQL Server, SQL Queries, Stored procedures, databases, etc..
How to prevent connection pool problems between ASP.NET and SQL Server?
If you are not taking precautions while using connection pooling, you may encounter errors. Here are a few of the common errors and ways to prevent connection pool problems.
What is SQL, and why is it important to learn it?
What is SQL, and why is SQL important? let’s figure it out. All valuable information is organized and entered into databases managed by database management systems and the SQL language.
How to calculate statistical mode in SQL Server?
Let us see with example on how to calculate the mathematical statistical mode in SQL Server.
How to calculate mean in SQL Server?
Here you will see with a simple example on using an existing TSQL function to calculate the mean in SQL Server.
How to get execution time in milliseconds in SSMS?
One another simple method to get the execution time in milliseconds in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
How to perform an IF…THEN operation in SQL SELECT statement?
Here we will see couple of methods to perform an IF…THEN Operation in SQL Server SELECT statement.
How to update if row exists else insert in SQL Server
Developing an application with database, frequently you will need to provide option to update if a row exists else insert a row.
How to update values in identity column in SQL Server?
There is no straight forward way to update identity values. Here is a workaround I have followed to get the work done.
How to calculate median in SQL Server?
Here is one another simple way to calculate median using the PERCENTILE_CONT function introduced in SQL Server 2012.
How to import data from JSON file to SQL Server DB?
In this article, we will see how to import data from JSON file to a table using OPENROWSET and OPENJSON T-SQL relational operators.
How to export a table to JSON file in SQL Server?
To export a table to JSON file, I have used FOR JSON clause to format the retrieved data as JSON and ran the BCP command through XP_CMSSHELL.
How to enable XP_CMDSHELL in SQL Server?
Enable XP_CMDSHELL to fix the error “SQL Server blocked access to procedure ‘sys.xp_cmdshell’ of component because this component is turned off”
How to list all the triggers with table name and schema In SQL Server DB?
Here is a simple and quick query to list all the triggers with its associated table and schema names in an SQL Server database.
How To Troubleshoot IntelliSense in SSMS
Here are a few techniques which I have used to troubleshoot IntelliSense In SSMS if it stops working for some reason.
Full-Text Search is not installed, or a full-text component cannot be loaded.
How to fix the error “Full-Text Search Is Not Installed, Or A Full-Text Component Cannot Be Loaded.” when trying to create a full-text index on a column.
LIKE vs CONTAINS in SQL Server
Though LIKE and CONTAINS can be used interchangeably in several use cases, there are several differences between them. Now let us compare LIKE vs CONTAINS.
INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES vs SYS.TABLES in SQL Server
Comparition of INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLES Vs SYS.TABLES in SQL Server.
Get the list of all tables in a database using TSQL in SQL Server
Today we will see a simple tip on how to get the list of all tables in a SQL Server database using TSQL metadata catalogs.
Getting accurate execution time in SQL Server SSMS
Status bar of SSMS won’t show the execution time in milliseconds. To get the accurate execution time in milliseconds, use the different options explained in this article.