At SQLPASS someone asked me for 15 seconds on camera and I forgot all about it. Today I found out about that clip: my 18 seconds of fame from PASS.
Restoring to a Newer SQL Server Is a One-Way Trip
Plan a restore to newer SQL Server with the version boundary in mind, preserve the original backup, and understand options for moving data back.
SQL SERVER – Index Created on View not Used Often – Observation of the View – Part 2
A reader asked what happens when we create an index on the base table as well as on the view. Part 2 of my observation of the view looks at both cases.
geometry Collections: Read Members With STGeometryN
geometry Collections hold member shapes that STGeometryN can return individually. I extract a point and a line from one fixed collection. A third request deliberately exceeds its member count.
SQL SERVER – Index Created on View not Used Often – Observation of the View
When is an index created on view actually used? After showing it is often ignored, I demonstrate a condition where SQL Server uses it, including NOEXPAND.
Turning a Comma-Separated Column Into a Proper Child Table
A list stuffed in one column makes every search a guess. Split it, clean it and move it into a child table, then check the result before you drop anything.
How to Check Your SQL Server Version, Edition and Patch Level
Check your SQL Server version, edition and patch level with one query. How to read the build number, why ProductLevel still says RTM on a patched server, and the edition surprise a health check finds most often.