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SQL SERVER – Fix : Management Studio Error : Saving Changes in not permitted. The changes you have made require the following tables to be dropped and re-created. You have either made changes to a table that can’t be re-created or enabled the option Prevent saving changes that require the table to be re-created

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Database, SQL Error Messages, SQL Scripts, SQL Server Management Studio
Today, we will delve into a very simple issue that one of the Jr. Developers at my organization confronted. I have a preference for T-SQL. According to me, all the developers should always use T-SQL instead of Design feature of SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). In fact, sound knowledge of…
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SQL SERVER – Find Last Date Time Updated for Any Table

Pinal Dave
SQL Tips and Tricks
SQL DateTime, SQL Scripts, SQL Table Operation

I just received an email from one of my regular readers who is curious to know if there is any way to find out when a table is recently updated (or last date time updated). I was ready with my answer! I promptly suggested him that if a table contains UpdatedDate or ModifiedDate date column with default together with value GETDATE(), he should make use of it. On close observation, the table is not required to keep history when any row is inserted. However, the sole prerequisite is to be aware of when any table has been updated. That’s it!

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SQL SERVER – Roadmap of Microsoft Certifications – SQL Server Certifications

Pinal Dave
SQL, SQL Server, SQL Tips and Tricks
Database, Microsoft Certifications, MVP, SQL Scripts
Introduction In these times of economic slowdown and uncertainties, more and more IT professionals are concerned about their job security and their qualifications. With job insecurity looming on their minds, it is a common trend for developers to start hunting for ways to update their skills. Sound knowledge and real…
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