Renaming Stored Procedure objects with sp_rename looks fine, but the stored definition keeps the old name, as sp_helptext shows. A quick demo on AdventureWorks.
SQL SERVER – Get Answer in Float When Dividing of Two Integer
Dividing one integer by another in SQL Server returns an integer. Use CAST or CONVERT to get the answer in float, with decimals, as this example shows.
SQL SERVER – Guidelines and Coding Standards Complete List Download
My coding standards complete list for SQL Server, cut to what people follow: naming, formatting, and the rules that prevent real bugs.
XML Compression in SQL Server 2022
Use XML compression in SQL Server 2022 to reduce XML storage, inspect partition settings, and compare CPU costs on your own workload.
bit Conversion: Nonzero Numbers Become One
bit conversion turns any nonzero number into one. Compare zero, negative values, NULL and TRUE/FALSE text before treating conversion as validation.
Recursive CTE Cycles: Detect Loops and Depth Boundaries
Recursive CTE cycles need evidence of the repeated relationship. Use a visited path and separate cycle flags from deliberate depth boundaries.
IN With NULL: Show the Unknown Comparison
IN with NULL can produce UNKNOWN instead of false. Compare a positive match, an unmatched value and a missing input without hiding the truth state.







