Interview Questions and Answers Introduction: why I started this six part series after many reader requests. The updated questions now live at a new location.
SQL SERVER – 64 bit Architecture and White Paper
A Microsoft white paper on the 64 bit architecture of SQL Server 2005: more addressable memory, better parallelism and the key differences from 32-bit.
SQL SERVER – CASE Statement/Expression Examples and Explanation
The CASE Statement/Expression works anywhere an expression can, from the SELECT list to WHERE and HAVING. Here are its two basic forms with examples.
SQL SERVER – Fix : Error: 18452 Login failed for user ‘(null)’. The user is not associated with a trusted SQL Server connection.
Error: 18452 Login failed for user ‘(null)’ means the server only allows Windows Authentication. Switch to Mixed Mode and enable the sa login to fix it.
SQL SERVER – Stored Procedures Advantages and Best Advantage
My take on stored procedures advantages, and the best one of all: execution plan retention and reuse, since the rest can be had without them.
SQL SERVER – Script to Find SQL Server on Network
I manage lots of SQL Servers and forget their names, so I use xp_CMDShell and ISQL -L to find SQL Server on network machines. A short video is included.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Disable Triggers – Drop Triggers
Two ways to stop a trigger from firing in SQL Server 2005: drop it or disable it. I prefer DISABLE TRIGGER and show the syntax to disable triggers.