Dynamic Data Masking (DDM) in SQL Server is a feature that helps protect sensitive data by masking it from unauthorized users.
SQL Server Ledger – Are You Really Using This Feature?
SQL Server Ledger – has taken data integrity to the next level, integrating blockchain-style data verification directly into the database.
BULK INSERT Batch Size and ROWS_PER_BATCH
Distinguish ROWS_PER_BATCH estimates from BULK INSERT commit batches, then review logging, locks, rejected rows, and atomic loading.
Logging Agent Jobs That Call Stored Procedures
Improve logging Agent jobs with procedure run records, start and end events, captured errors, step output, and history correlation.
Cleaning Currency Strings Into decimal Values
Convert currency strings into decimal amounts using known symbols, explicit parsing cultures, conversion checks, and rejection evidence.
A Walkthrough – DATETRUNC Function in SQL Server
One such tool is the DATETRUNC function, introduced in SQL Server 2022. Let’s take a journey to understand how this function can simplify date handling.
DELETE TOP With ORDER BY: Removing the Oldest Rows First
Use DELETE TOP safely through an ordered CTE, preview oldest rows, apply a supporting index, and remove eligible rows in bounded batches.