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SQL SERVER – SELECT 1 vs SELECT * – An Interesting Observation

Many times I have seen issue of SELECT 1 vs SELECT * discussed in terms of performance or readability while checking for existence of rows in table. I ran quick 4 tests about this observed that I am getting same result when used SELECT 1 and SELECT *. I think smart readers of this blog will come up the situation when SELECT 1 and SELECT * have different execution plan when used to find existence of rows.

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SQL SERVER – 2005 – Licensing Model Compared to Other Database Products

Yesterday on this blog I wrote about SQL SERVER – 2005 – Understanding Licensing Model. I have received many questions about pricing and comparing SQL Server with other RDBMS. One of the reason I like SQL Server because I am strong believer of licensed software usage and SQL Server is…
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