Msg 131 says the size given to varchar exceeds the maximum allowed (8000). Use VARCHAR(8000), or VARCHAR(MAX) in SQL Server 2005 as the TEXT replacement.
SQL SERVER – Recompile All The Stored Procedure on Specific Table
After BCP or DTS mass inserts, stored procedures can slow down. I use sp_recompile to recompile all the stored procedure on a table, or just one procedure.
SQL SERVER – 2005 Improvements in TempDB
Improvements in TempDB for SQL Server 2005: less logging and IO, lower latch contention, better worktable caching and more, compared with SQL Server 2000.
SQL SERVER – Running Batch File Using T-SQL – xp_cmdshell bat file
What is xp_cmdshell used for, and how do you run a batch file using T-SQL? Examples run a system command, a plain BAT file and one with a parameter.
SQL SERVER – 2005 List All Tables of Database
The simple way to list all tables of a database in SQL Server 2005: select from sys.tables to get every table that users have created.
SQL SERVER – Explanation and Example Four Part Name
What is a four part name in SQL Server? It is ServerName.DatabaseName.DatabaseOwner.TableName, for example localhost.AdventureWorks.Person.Contact.
SQL SERVER – Repeate String N Times Using String Function REPLICATE
REPLICATE repeats a string N times. I found this T-SQL string function while searching for replication, and it is handy when you need repeated text.
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