Choosing hardware for SQL Server Now means matching core cost, memory, and storage latency to measured workload needs and future growth.
geometry STArea: Measure the Polygon Interior
geometry STArea measures polygon interior rather than its outline. These local planar shapes show equal areas with different perimeters, a hole subtraction and zero-area instances.
Enable SQLCMD Mode in SSMS: SQL in Sixty Seconds #048
To enable SQLCMD mode in SSMS, use the Query menu or set it as the default for new windows. This post tests :connect, :setvar, :r, !! and :on error exit with sqlcmd.exe on SQL Server 2025 and shows the Msg 102 error you get when the mode is off.
SQL SERVER – Fix : Error: 257 Implicit conversion from data type datetime to int is not allowed.
Implicit conversion from data type datetime to int is not allowed. I hit this error with ISNULL and a date, and the fix is right in the message: use CONVERT.
SQL SERVER – The procedure attempted to return a status of NULL, which is not allowed. A status of 0 will be returned instead.
Why does SQL Server say a procedure attempted to return a status of NULL and returns 0 instead? A reader asked on Facebook, and I explain what it means.
How to Pass Stored Procedure Result to Another Procedure in SQL Server
To pass stored procedure result values from one procedure to another, use an OUTPUT parameter. This post tests RETURN codes, INSERT … EXEC and table-valued parameters on a small order demo. It also shows the errors each method raises and when a function is the better tool.
Auditing WITH GRANT OPTION: Who Can Hand Out Permissions
Audit WITH GRANT OPTION at database and server scope, trace delegated permissions, and remove delegation with a reviewed CASCADE plan.