It is indeed a bit day for me. I am very happy that I have 1 million visitors in just last 1 year. Read my story of 365 days.
Handling Time Zones in SQL Server
Handling time zones in SQL Server means storing an instant, converting with AT TIME ZONE, and testing daylight saving gaps.
Keyset Pagination: Next and Previous Pages Without OFFSET
Build keyset pagination with a matching index, unique tie breaker, next and previous queries, and a fair deep-page comparison with OFFSET.
ASCII Versus UNICODE: Inspect the First Character
ASCII versus UNICODE asks different representation questions. Compare a first UTF-8 byte with a code point while preserving the complete input.
Explaining a Query Plan to a Developer
Explaining a query plan starts with the costly work, checks estimates against actual rows, and turns findings into a clear code decision.
Finding Unused Indexes
Finding unused indexes requires a measured window, SQL Server usage counters, and a safe removal test before an index earns a drop decision.
SQLAuthority News – First Birthday of Blog – 365 Post in One Year
Today is the first birthday of this blog: 365 posts in one year, one a day. Thank you to my readers, my family and SQL Server Magazine.
SQL SERVER – Importance of Master Database for SQL Server Startup
I have received following questions. I will list all the questions here and answer them together.
What is the purpose of Master database?
SQL SERVER – Business Intelligence (BI) Basic Terms Explanation
Business Intelligence basic terms explained in plain words: BI, data warehouse, data mart, cube and more, so the BI vocabulary is easier to follow.
SQL SERVER – Disable All Triggers on a Database – Disable All Triggers on All Servers
How to disable all triggers on a database and on the server, which kind of trigger each command touches, and how to turn them back on safely.