DBCC CLEANTABLE is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to remove deleted rows from a table and reclaim the space occupied by the deleted rows. It is similar to the TRUNCATE TABLE command, but unlike TRUNCATE TABLE, DBCC CLEANTABLE preserves the structure of the table and does not reset the identity values of any identity …

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SQL Server is a popular relational database management system that is widely used in businesses and organizations of all sizes. One of the most important operations in SQL Server is joining tables, which involves combining data from two or more tables based on a common column or set of columns. To help users better understand the different join types and …

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As a SQL Server professional with many years of experience, I know how important it is to understand the different types of joins. Join types are a fundamental concept in SQL Server, and they are essential for retrieving data from multiple tables. In this article, I will explain the differences between inner join, left outer join, and right outer join …

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DBCC FREEPROCCACHE is a DBCC command in Microsoft SQL Server that can be used to clear the procedure cache, which is a region of memory that stores the execution plans for stored procedures, triggers, and ad hoc Transact-SQL batches. Clearing the procedure cache can be useful for troubleshooting performance issues or testing the effects of changes to the database schema …

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SQL Server is a powerful relational database management system used by businesses and organizations of all sizes. One of the most important operations in SQL Server is joining tables, which involves combining data from two or more tables based on a common column or set of columns. To help SQL Server users better understand the different join types and their …

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Cross DB Ownership Chaining is a feature of SQL Server that allows one database to access objects in another database, even if the two databases are owned by different users. This feature is useful in certain scenarios, such as when you need to create a stored procedure that accesses objects in multiple databases. However, Cross DB Ownership Chaining can also …

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