Why should you backup master database? It holds all logins, system configuration and the details SQL Server needs to reach every other database.
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SQL SERVER – Restore Master Database – An Easy Solution
A two step easy way to restore master database: start SQL Server in single user mode, then restore from a full backup of master. No full backup, no restore.
SQL SERVER – Simple Example of Reading XML File Using T-SQL
A simple example of reading XML file content using T-SQL: load the XML into a variable and pull out elements and attributes with value() in a SELECT.
SQL SERVER – Simple Example of Creating XML File Using T-SQL
I always want to learn SQL Server and XML file. Let us go over a very simple example, today about how to create XML using SQL Server.
JSON_PATH_EXISTS: Distinguish Missing and Null Properties
JSON_PATH_EXISTS tests path presence, including JSON null. Compare missing properties, empty arrays and SQL NULL on SQL Server 2022.
SQL SERVER – Start SQL Server Instance in Single User Mode
How to start a SQL Server instance in single user mode: add the -m; startup parameter in SQL Server Configuration Manager and restart the service.
Choosing the Server Collation at Install Time
Choose the server collation before installation by checking application comparisons, tempdb behavior, and the cost of changing an instance later.
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