SQL Server Encryption keeps stolen data unreadable. Learn the three level encryption hierarchy, then follow a symmetric key encryption tutorial with the script.
SQLAuthority News – Starting the SQL Journey – How Did I Get Started With SQL?
SQL Expert Jorge Segarra (@SQLChicken) tagged me with one question: how did I get started with SQL? Here is the story of my SQL journey.
SQL SERVER – List All the Tables for All Databases Using System Tables
A one line script with sp_msforeachdb and sys.tables to list all the tables for all databases on a server, updated with ideas from reader comments.
SQLAuthority News – Interview of Author on 60 Seconds with Pinal Dave
Vijaya Kadiyala interviewed me for his quick series 60 Seconds with Pinal Dave, about my MVP journey and summit experience. Read the interview on his blog.
SQL SERVER – Leading Zero to Number
Readers keep asking how to add a leading zero to a number. Here are my two earlier articles that pad a number with zeros for a fixed width display.
LAG IGNORE NULLS: Read the Previous Available Value
LAG IGNORE NULLS reads the previous non-NULL value within an ordered partition. These examples distinguish skipped rows, missing previous values and the supplied default.
Decimal Division: Inspect Precision Before the Final Cast
Decimal division derives its own precision and scale before your final cast. Compare wide and bounded inputs, then test rounding and valid numeric ranges.