A step by step tutorial to create a T-SQL script that can copy database schema and all objects, like stored procedures, functions, triggers, tables and views.
Refactoring a Long Stored Procedure Into Readable Steps
Learn refactoring a long stored procedure with output baselines, named temp tables, dead-code removal, and two-way EXCEPT checks before release.
SQL SERVER – Find Monday of the Current Week
Find Monday of the current week with one line of T-SQL: DATEADD and DATEDIFF with the week part and GETDATE() give you the date.
The SQL Basics Almost Everybody Skips
Revisit SQL basics that change query results: NULL logic, logical processing order, grouped filters, and the difference between two common counts.
SQL SERVER – Find Last Day of Any Month – Current Previous Next
Find the last day of any month with DATEADD and DATEDIFF. One script returns the last day of the previous, current and next month in SQL Server.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Explanation and Script for Online Index Operations – Create, Rebuild, Drop
What are online index operations? SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition can create, rebuild and drop indexes without locking tables, and I explain how.
Writing Clear Error Messages in Procedures
Clear error messages in procedures identify the failed operation, useful keys, and next action without exposing sensitive data.