Templates and snippets in SSMS turn repeated SQL patterns into editable starting points while keeping environment assumptions visible.
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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.
Installing SQL Server on Linux
Installing SQL Server on Linux involves supported packages, mssql-conf setup, service checks, and an understanding of Windows differences.
Reading the SQL Server Error Log Properly
Read the SQL Server error log for startup details and incident context, filter it with T-SQL, and cycle files without losing needed history.
SQL SERVER – UDF to Return a Calendar for Any Date for Any Year
Reader Dan Golden built on my weekly calendar function to create a UDF to return a calendar for any date for any year. I fixed a small first and last week bug.
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