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SQL SERVER – 2005 Comparison EXCEPT operator vs. NOT IN
The EXCEPT operator returns distinct rows from the left query with no match on the right, just like NOT IN. Both give the same plan, but EXCEPT reads simpler.
What Is NULL in SQL Server? The Value That Isn’t a Value
NULL in SQL Server is not zero and not an empty string. It means the value is unknown, and that changes every comparison you write. Why equals never matches, the NOT IN trap that returns nothing, and where NULL is allowed to live.
Testing an Application for SQL Injection
Testing an application for SQL injection on a safe copy reveals response clues and unsafe query construction before repair.
Collecting Server Facts Into One Table Every Night
Collect Server Facts each night to track SQL Server versions, settings, databases, and file sizes in a practical history table.
Replacing @@ERROR Checks With TRY CATCH in Old Procedures
Replace fragile @@ERROR checks with TRY CATCH, transaction state checks, and THROW while preserving clear failure information for callers.
SQL SERVER – Script/Function to Find Last Day of Month
A one line DATEADD query to find the last day of month for any date. It handles leap years: February 2008 gives the 29th and 2007 the 28th.
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