CEILING and FLOOR follow numeric order even below zero. This example compares both boundaries with truncation and explicitly defines its displayed decimal types.
Stress Testing a Query Before Release
Stress testing a query before release reveals concurrency and parameter risks; learn to design realistic SQL Server tests and compare useful metrics.
SQL SERVER – Get Information of Index of Tables and Indexed Columns
sp_helpindex is a handy stored procedure that shows every index on a table, its description and the indexed columns. One line of T-SQL does it.
SQL SERVER – T-SQL Script to Find Details About TempDB Information
TempDB Information starts with the files and their actual locations. I inspect every data and log file before proposing changes.
SQL SERVER – Solution – Log File Very Large – Log Full
Is your log file too big, or is the log full? Fix it in three steps: back up the log file, truncate it, then shrink it. I link my two detailed posts too.
SQL SERVER – TempDB Restrictions – Temp Database Restrictions
TempDB Restrictions follow from how SQL Server recreates and uses this system database. I check them before applying user-database maintenance habits.
Working With an Outsourced Database Team
An outsourced database team needs a clear scope, controlled access, useful reporting, and a plan to keep operational knowledge in house.
SQL SERVER – Do Not Store Images in Database – Store Location of Images (URL)
Should you store images in database tables? My advice: keep the image location (URL) in a VARCHAR column instead, so the database stays small and updates stay simple.
Migrating From Access to SQL Server: Data Types and Gotchas
Plan migrating from Access with explicit type mappings, boolean and date checks, query rewrites, and a primary key inventory.
NCHAR: Build Unicode Characters From Integer Codes
NCHAR builds a character rather than formatting a number. Preserve source codes and distinguish unsupported values from missing input.