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Let us learn to compare LIKE vs LEFT for Column Comparisons. When writing SQL queries, developers have a myriad of options.
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The SQL Server PIVOT and UNPIVOT operators are powerful tools that provide an easy way to transform your data in SQL.
Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201
Few even asked me to build a video on this topic. Hence, I decided to make a Function in the WHERE Clause – SQL in Sixty Seconds 201.
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This post will explore industry-standard techniques to securely store passwords. Let us learn about Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords.
SQL SERVER – Generating Secure Passwords
We’ll explore industry guidelines for complex passwords and implement them in an SQL Server stored procedure to generate secure passwords.
Pinal Dave is an SQL Server Performance Tuning Expert and independent consultant with over 22 years of hands-on experience. He holds a Masters of Science degree and numerous database certifications.
Pinal has authored 14 SQL Server database books and 94 Pluralsight courses. To freely share his knowledge and help others build their expertise, Pinal has also written more than 5,800 database tech articles on his blog at https://blog.sqlauthority.com.
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