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.
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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.
Convert UTC DateTime to different time zones in SQL Server
Handling UTC DateTime in SQL Server database is very important for multi time zone applications. Here, you will learn about ways for storing the date time in UTC and converting the UTC DateTime to another time zone.
SHA-2 Hashing in SQL Server
Here in this article we will see the various types of SHA-2 hashing has algorithms and the algorithms supported by SQL Server with examples.
How to loop through table rows without cursor in SQL Server?
Row-By-Row Processing Without Cursor: Here is a simple tip on how to loop through table rows without cursor in SQL Server.
Script To Backup All The Databases In SQL Server
Here is a simple Transact SQL script to backup all the databases In an SQL Server
Finding triggers on table or schema in SQL Server DB
Simple tips for finding triggers in an SQL Server database based on the partial table name or all the tables under a schema.
Escaping square brackets in LIKE clause in SQL Server
When trying to filter the results using LIKE clause with string having square bracket, it won’t work. So, how to escape square brackets in LIKE clause?
FOR LOOP in SQL Server?
Is there FOR LOOP in SQL Server? If you are new to SQL Server and trying to create a stored procedure with some simple logic, you might be looking for the syntax of FOR LOOP.
Search the whole database for a string in SQL Server
Here is my take to search the whole database for a string In SQL Server. A stored procedure to search all the tables and its columns for a keyword.