SQL Server Management Studio returns results in Grid View, Text View and to the file. When we copy results from the Grid View to Excel there is a common complaint that the column header displayed in resultset is not copied to the Excel. I often spend time in performance tuning databases and I run many DMV’s in SSMS to get a quick view of the server. In my case it is almost certain that I need all the time copy column headers when I copy my data to excel or any other place.
SQL SERVER – Basic Calculation and PEMDAS Order of Operation
After thinking a long time, I have decided to write about this blog post. I had no plan to create a blog post about this subject but the amount of conversation this one has created on my Facebook page, I decided to bring up a few of the question and…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Excel Losing Decimal Values When Value Pasted from SSMS ResultSet
I often get questions that how to fix the issue where excel loses decimal values when values are pasted from SSMS Resultset.Â
SQLAuthority News – Download SQL Server 2012 SP1 CTP4
There are few trends I often see in the industry, for example i) running servers on n-1 version ii) wait till SP1 to released to adopt the product. Microsoft has recently released SQL Server 2012 SP1 CTP4. CTP stands for Community Technology Preview and it is not the final version yet. The…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Validating Unique Column Name Across Whole Database
I sometimes come across very strange requirements and often I do not receive a proper explanation of the same. Validating Unique Column Name
SQL SERVER – Replace a Column Name in Multiple Stored Procedure All Together
I receive a lot of emails every day. I try to answer each and every email and comments on Facebook and Twitter. I prefer communication on social media as this gives opportunities to others to read the questions and participate along with me. There is always some question which everyone likes to read and remember. Here is one of the questions which I received in email. How to replace a column name in multiple stored procedure efficiently and quickly? I believe the same question will be there any many developers who are beginning with SQL Server. I decided to blog about it so everyone can read it and participate.
SQL SERVER – 2 T-SQL Puzzles and Win USD 50 worth Amazon Gift Card and 25 Other Prizes
We all love brain teasers and interesting puzzles. Today I decided to come up with 2 interesting puzzles and winner of the contest will get USD 50 worth Amazon Gift Card. The puzzles are sponsored by NuoDB. Additionally, The first 25 individuals who download NuoDB Beta 8 by midnight Friday, Sept.…
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