IIF vs CHOOSE in SQL Server
IIF and CHOOSE are two logical functions in SQL Server used for different purposes. Here we will see the competition of IIF vs CHOOSE.
SQL Server 2016
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.
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.
Altering existing tables with data to system-versioned temporal table
Here are the simple steps with example for altering existing version tables with data to system-versioned temporal table.
Get the list of temporal tables in SQL Server DB
Using simple sql technique, here we will see how to get the list of temporal tables in a database.
Check and drop system-versioned temporal table if exists
How to check and drop a system-versioned temporal table if it exists in the database as temporal tables are different from regular tables?
How to find the history table of a temporal table?
Here a simple trick to find the name of the history table of a system versioned temporal table using SQL select statement.
Find if system versioned temporal table exists
Let us see how to check if a specific table is system versioned temporal or not using SQL script. SQL tips to check if temporal table exists.
Creating and using temporal table (system-versioned table) in SQL Server.
Temporal table otherwise called as system-versioned table helps you to maintain the version history of the data in the table in a automated way.
How To Drop Temporary Table If Exists In SQL Server?
Here is a simple tip on how to drop a temporary or temp table if it exists using the DIY in 2016 or higher versions of SQL Server.
How To Get Only The Date Part Of GetDate() In SQL Server?
Here is the simple technique to get only the date part of GetDate() in SQL Server.
How To Find The First Day Of The Month In SQL Server?
Here is a simple script to find the first day of the month in SQL Server without using varchar conversion. This method returns the result in datetime format.
How To Get The Week Number Of Month In SQL Server?
Here is a simple SQL Server tip on getting the week number of month using DATEPART, DATEADD and EOMONTH functions.
Trace Errors And Exceptions Using Profiler
How to trace errors and exceptions using profiler in SQL Server? Using SQL Server profiler is the easiest way to capture the errors and exceptions occurring in the SQL Server database.
Launching SQL Server Profiler
How to launch SQL Server profiler in windows workstation? Here is the easiest option and step by step instruction for launching SQL Server profiler.
Saving Profiler Trace Results To A Table
How to save the collected profiler trace to a table in SQL Server? Here are the steps for saving profiler trace results to a table for further analysis.
Monitoring Specific Table Using SQL Profiler
Monitoring specific table using profiler in SQL Server? Here is a simple trick to capture and monitor all the queries and stored procedures executed against a table.
Using Filters In Profiler Trace
What are filters in SQL Server profiler trace and how to use them to capture various events? Here I have explained using filters in profiler trace and when to use them.
Capturing Stored Procedure’s Parameter Values
How to capture a stored procedure and the parameter values passed to it every time it is executed? Here is a method for capturing stored procedure’s parameter values using SQL Server Profiler.