SQL SERVER – Tips from the SQL Development Series – Wildcard – Querying Special Characters – Day 2 of 35

In this blog post we will learn various tips related to Querying Special Characters with the help of wildcard in SQL Server.

Some special characters can be tricky to pattern match since they themselves can represent different values at different times. Let look at some examples. Here is a quick look at all the records in the [Grant] table of the JProCo database. Note: Since [Grant] is also a keyword it must be enclosed in square brackets or double quotes to designate it as the [Grant] table and now the keyword. Take a look at many of the names in the GrantName field and notice we have many names with special symbols in them.

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SQL SERVER – Interview Questions and Answers – Guest Post by Jacob Sebastian – Day 30 of 31

Click here to get free chapters (PDF) in the mailbox Please read the Introductory Post before continue reading interview question and answers. Jacob Sebastian is a SQL Server MVP, Author, Speaker and my personal friend. Jacob is one of the top rated expert in SQL Community. Jacob wrote the book…
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SQL SERVER – Interview Questions and Answers – Guest Post by Feodor Georgiev – Day 29 of 31

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SQL SERVER – Interview Questions and Answers – Guest Post by Nakul Vachhrajani – Day 28 of 31

Click here to get free chapters (PDF) in the mailbox Please read the Introductory Post before continue reading interview question and answers. Nakul Vachhrajani is a Technical Lead and systems development professional with iGATE Patni having a total IT experience of more than 6 years. He has comprehensive grasp on…
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