sp_help_job returns information about jobs that are used by SQL Server Agent service to perform automated activities in SQL Server. When executed sp_help_job procedure with no parameters to return the information for all of the jobs currently defined in the msdb database.
SQL SERVER – 2005 Change Database Compatible Level – Backward Compatibility – Part 2 – Management Studio
I have received quite a few request about post I have two days ago SQL SERVER – 2005 Change Database Compatible Level – Backward Compatibility, if this can be done using SQL Server Management Studio. It is very simple to do this using Management Studio as well but I still…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Primary Key Must Not Contain NULL – Primary Key are NOT NULL
While reviewing the search engine log for this blog I found lots of search regarding Nullable Primary Key. It is not possible. This post is especially to clear the Not Nullable Primary Key Property. The Allow Nulls property can’t be set on a column that is part of the primary…
Read MoreSQLAuthority.com News – Best SQL Job Search – Best SQL Job List – Find SQL Jobs
SQLAuthority.com News – Best SQL Job Search – Best SQL Job List – Find SQL Jobs Visit : I have been receiving two kind of requests almost every day. 1) Recruiters and Employers asking where can they find good candidates who are truly dedicated to SQL Server? 2) Job seeker…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Trace Flags – DBCC TRACEON
Trace flags are valuable tools as they allow DBA to enable or disable a database function temporarily. Once a trace flag is turned on, it remains on until either manually turned off or SQL Server restarted. Only users in the sysadmin fixed server role can turn on trace flags. If…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Fix : Error : Server: Msg 544, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Cannot insert explicit value for identity column in table
Error Message: Server: Msg 544, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Cannot insert explicit value for identity column in table when IDENTITY_INSERT is set to OFF. This error message appears when you try to insert a value into a column for which the IDENTITY property was declared, but without having…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – 2005 Change Database Compatible Level – Backward Compatibility
sp_dbcmptlevel Sets certain database behaviors to be compatible with the specified version of SQL Server. Example: ----SQL Server 2005 database compatible level to SQL Server 2000 EXEC sp_dbcmptlevel AdventureWorks, 80; GO ----SQL Server 2000 database compatible level to SQL Server 2005 EXEC sp_dbcmptlevel AdventureWorks, 90; GO Version of SQL Server…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – User Defined Functions (UDF) Limitations
UDF have its own advantage and usage but in this article we will see the limitation of UDF. Things UDF can not do and why Stored Procedure are considered as more flexible then UDFs. Stored Procedure are more flexibility then User Defined Functions(UDF). UDF has No Access to Structural and…
Read MoreSQLAuthority News – Author Visit – Meeting with Readers – Top Three Features of SQL SERVER 2005
Lots of travelers are visiting to Las Vegas due to long weekend of Memorial Day. I was invited to dinner meeting by two of my readers. It was wonderful discussion with them. We primarily discussed about scalability and upgrading issues about SQL Server. I received feedback about SQLAuthority.com site. There…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – SQL Joke, SQL Humor, SQL Laugh – SP
One of my Friend send me(in email) following stored procedure. I laughed when I read it. Please enjoy it. It is here for amusement purpose only. Never use on development or production server. This is already dangerous you have been warned. CREATE PROCEDURE MyMarriage @ BrideGroom CHAR(NotBad), @ Bride CHAR(Good)…
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