In this blog post, we will explore the DBCC SHRINKDATABASE command and its options, focusing on the WAIT_AT_LOW_PRIORITY feature.
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SQL SERVER – Steps to Identify with Odd and Even Rows
Sometimes, when working with SQL, you might need to do something special with odd and even rows in your table. This can be a bit tricky.
The Locks, Blocks, and Deadlocks of SQL Server: Unraveling the Knots
SQL Server is no exception. However, it often leads to three common phenomena – locks, blocks, and deadlocks. SQL Diagnostic Manager SQL Server
SQL SERVER – A Comparison of CHARINDEX vs LIKE
In this post, we’ll explore a comparison between the use of CHARINDEX and LIKE in the WHERE clause, supported by real-world statistics.
Case-Insensitive Unique Constraints in a Case-Sensitive Database
Enforce case-insensitive unique user names in a case-sensitive database using an indexed computed column with an explicit collation.
SQL SERVER – Modern Explicit JOIN Syntax – A Brief Note
Over time, SQL has evolved and offers two distinct styles for performing JOIN operations: the old-style comma-separated join and the more modern explicit JOIN syntax.
SQL SERVER – Stripping HTML Tags from Text
In this blog post, we’ll explore a method for stripping these HTML tags from your text data using SQL Server. Let us explore the post.
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