Have you seen the Stedman SQL School – The Everything SQL Server Bundle. Curated with both budding enthusiasts and seasoned professionals in mind, this comprehensive package is set to revolutionize your SQL Server learning journey. What’s Inside the Bundle? Whether you’re preparing for a crucial interview, fortifying your system against potential pitfalls, or honing your technical acumen, this bundle has …
Welcome, today I am thrilled to present a unique opportunity to deep dive into one of SQL Server’s most underappreciated features: the TSQL Output Clause. For a limited time, and for just $2 with the coupon code OUTPUT2, you can explore its immense potential. Why Every DBA and Database Developer Should Understand the Output Clause: The SQL Server output clause …
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Hey there! Guess what? It’s that time of the year again – good ol’ November, when I go a bit crazy and slash the prices on my SQL Server courses. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to up your SQL game, this is it! I’m not kidding – these deals might look too good to be true, but trust …
Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2019 CU29 for 2019 (15.0.4405.4 – October 2024) CU28 + GDR (15.0.4395.2 – October 2024) 2024-10-31 Here are the latest updates for each version of SQL Server. SQL Server 2008 R2 RTM Download links: SP3 (10.50.6000.34 – September 2014) SP2 (10.50.4000.0 – July 2012)None SQL Server 2022 RTM Download links: NoneCU15 …
The integrity of a Microsoft SQL Server database can be severely undermined by corruption, leading to data inaccessibility and potential operational disasters. Steve Stedman’s comprehensive approach to identifying and rectifying such corruption is often considered an essential tool in the SQL Server administrator’s kit, underlining its significance in maintaining database health. These stories come from a recording of a presentation …
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SQL Counters: Understanding sys.dm_os_performance_counters in SQL Server Monitoring SQL Server Performance is crucial for ensuring optimal operation. One essential tool for this is the Dynamic Management View (DMV) sys.dm_os_performance_counters. This DMV provides real-time performance data on various SQL Server components, such as memory, transactions, and locks. In this post, we’ll explore the key columns and how to use this DMV …
The Five Most Popular Features of Database Health Monitor Deadlock Analysis: Automatically captures and analyzes deadlocks, providing clear insights to resolve these conflicts and prevent them from recurring. Wait Stats Monitoring: Quickly identifies performance bottlenecks by analyzing SQL Server Wait Statistics, helping you resolve issues before they impact users. Index Fragmentation Analysis: Detects Fragmented Indexes that can slow down your …
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The other day I was asked how to use SQL with an IF Statement, so here is my blog post to cover that question. Using the IF Statement in T-SQL for SQL Server Introduction to the IF Statement in T-SQL In SQL Server, the IF statement allows you to execute certain T-SQL code based on conditional logic. Similar to other …
Understanding the Difference Between LEFT OUTER JOIN and RIGHT OUTER JOIN in SQL Server When working with SQL Server, one of the fundamental concepts is joining tables to retrieve data. LEFT OUTER JOIN and RIGHT OUTER JOIN are two commonly used types of joins that help combine rows from two or more tables. While they might seem similar, they serve …