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SQL SERVER – User Defined Functions (UDF) to Reverse String – UDF_ReverseString

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Function, SQL Scripts, SQL String
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UDF_ReverseString UDF_ReverseString User Defined Functions returns the Reversed String starting from certain position. First parameters takes the string to be reversed. Second parameters takes the position from where the string starts reversing. Script of UDF_ReverseString function to return Reverse String. CREATE FUNCTION UDF_ReverseString ( @StringToReverse VARCHAR(8000), @StartPosition INT ) RETURNS…
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SQL SERVER – Copy Column Headers in Query Analyzers in Result Set

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Best Practices
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Copy Column Headers in Query Analyzers in Result Set. In Query Analyzer go to Menu >> Tools >> Options >> Results Select Default results Target: Results to Text Results output format:(*): Tab Delimited Print column headers(*): Checkbox ON(check) [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL5GO-jH3HA] Reference : Pinal Dave (https://blog.sqlauthority.com)
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SQL SERVER – FIX : ERROR : Msg 3159, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 – Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 1

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Performance, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Backup and Restore, SQL Error Messages, SQL Scripts, SQL Server Security
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While moving some of the script from SQL SERVER 2000 to SQL SERVER 2005 our migration team faced following error. Msg 3159, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 The tail of the log for the database “AdventureWorks” has not been backed up. Use BACKUP LOG WITH NORECOVERY to backup the…
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SQL SERVER – 2005 Security DataSheet

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL Download, SQL Server Security, SQL Utility
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Microsoft has implemented strong security features into the Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2005, which provides a security-enabled platform for enterprise-class relational database and analysis solutions. SQL Server 2005 provides cutting edge security technology and addresses several security issues, including automatic secured updates and encryption of sensitive data. Download the SQL Server…
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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.

Pinal is an experienced and dedicated professional with a deep commitment to flawless customer service. If you need help with any SQL Server Performance Tuning Issues, please feel free to reach out at pinal@sqlauthority.com.

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