SQL Server provides several join types to combine data from two or more tables based on a common column or set of columns. Among these are the essential join types, including INNER JOIN, LEFT OUTER JOIN, RIGHT OUTER JOIN, and FULL OUTER JOIN. In addition, SQL Server also supports multiple inner joins or multiple outer joins, which can be used …
DBCC SHOWCONTIG is a has been announced to be deprecated for more than 10 years ago, meaning it may disappear in future versions of SQL Server. DBCC SHOWCONTIG is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to display information about the extent fragmentation of a table or index. Extent fragmentation occurs when the data pages of …
In the last year I have seen far too much ransomware. I have seen some people lose their databases with no way of getting them back, and I have seen others who have been able to get everything. Some have paid the ransom, and some have not. Even some who have paid the ransom did not got their data back. …
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Today Microsoft released a new update for SQL Server. SQL Server 2019 CU20 for 2019 (15.0.4312.2 – April 2023) CU18 + GDR (15.0.4280.7 – February 2023) 2023-04-13 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: NoneCU3 …
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As a long-time SQL Server consultant and database administrator, I understand the importance of having a clear understanding of the different join types available in SQL Server. Join types allow us to combine data from two or more tables, and they are essential for creating complex queries and reports. To help make understanding join types easier, I have created a …
SQL Servers DBCC PAGE command is a powerful tool that allows users to view the contents of a database page at the physical level. This command is particularly useful for troubleshooting issues related to data corruption, as it provides a detailed view of the data stored in a specific page of the database. To use the DBCC PAGE command, you …
As someone who has worked with SQL Server for many years, I know firsthand how confusing it can be to work with different join types. Join types are a critical component of SQL Server, allowing you to query data from multiple tables simultaneously. However, understanding and using the different join types can be challenging, even for experienced users. One of …
Wait statistics, in the context of SQL Server, refer to the amount of time that a query spends waiting to access data in the database. When a client application requests data from the database, the request is placed in a queue and the client application must wait for its turn to access the data. The time that the query spends …