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.
SQL SERVER – Best Practices for Securely Storing Passwords
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.
SQL SERVER – Login Experience with DEFAULT_DATABASE and MUST_CHANGE
We will look at how these two options can streamline things for users when they connect and change passwords. Let us discuss the login experience.
SQL SERVER – Ins and Outs of Online Index Operations
I recently talked about Ins and Outs of Online Index Operations with my clients during the Comprehensive Database Performance Health Check.
SQL SERVER 2022 – Oldest Compatibility Level Supported
This post will look at the oldest compatibility supported by SQL Server 2022 (compatibility level 160) and discuss why it is essential.
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 100Â 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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