How do you transfer the logins and passwords between instances of SQL Server 2005 after a hardware upgrade? I summarize Microsoft KB 918992 and its script.
SIN and COS: Use Radians for Trigonometric Inputs
SIN and COS read angles in radians and return float. These explicit degree conversions show signs, axis angles and fractional results at a chosen decimal display scale.
Planning a Move Off an Old SQL Server Version
Plan a move off an old SQL Server version with a complete inventory, compatibility testing, a supported target, and a dated exit plan.
Templates and Snippets in SSMS
Templates and snippets in SSMS turn repeated SQL patterns into editable starting points while keeping environment assumptions visible.
ROUND or Truncate: Keep Decimal Width in View
ROUND or truncate is a choice about the result, not its display format. This complete decimal example checks positive and negative values while preserving enough width for thousands.
SQL SERVER – Understanding Licensing Models
The licensing structure has evolved to reflect advances in technology and diverse use cases. Below are the primary licensing models available:
SQL SERVER – Find All The User Defined Functions (UDF) – Part 2
Madhivanan shared another way to find all the user defined functions in a database, using information_schema.routines. Here is his short script.