Random Number Generator. There are many methods to generate random numbers in SQL Server.
Method 1: Generate Random Numbers (Int) between Rang
SQL SERVER – Random Number Generator Script – SQL Query
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SQL SERVER – Replication Keywords Explanation and Basic Terms
While discussing replication with Jr. DBAs at work, I realize some of them have not experienced replication feature of SQL SERVER. Following is quick reference of replication keywords I created for easy conversation.
SQL SERVER – Explanation SQL SERVER Merge Join
The Merge Join transformation provides an output that is generated by joining two sorted data sets using a FULL, LEFT, or INNER join. The Merge Join transformation requires that both inputs be sorted and that the joined columns have matching meta-data. User cannot join a column that has a numeric…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Restrictions of Views – T SQL View Limitations
UPDATE: (5/15/2007) Thank you Ben Taylor for correcting errors and incorrect information from this post. He is Database Architect and writes Database Articles at www.sswug.org.
I have been coding as T-SQL for many years. I never have to use view ever in my career. I do not see in my near future I am using Views. I am able to achieve same database architecture goal using either using Third Normal tables, Replications or other database design work around.SQL Views have many many restrictions. There are few listed below. I love T-SQL but I do not like using Views.
SQL SERVER – Good, Better and Best Programming Techniques
A week ago, I was invited to meeting of programmers. Subject of meeting was “Good, Better and Best Programming Techniques”. I had made small note before I went to meeting, so if I have to talk about or discuss SQL Server it can come handy. Well, I did not get…
Read MoreSQL SERVER – Query to Retrieve the Nth Maximum Value
Replace Employee with your table name, and Salary with your column name. Where N is the level of Salary to be determined. Let us see a query to retrieve the Nth Maximum Value.
SQL SERVER – Locking Hints and Examples
Locking Hints and Examples are as follows. The usage of them is the same but the effect is different. Let us learn it today together.
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