CASE sort priority makes the queue policy explicit. Map known statuses to numeric ranks and keep missing or unfamiliar labels visible. Finish tied ranks with a unique key.
Ordered Columnstore Indexes in SQL Server 2022
Build an ordered columnstore index in SQL Server 2022, inspect segment bounds, and compare range-query reads on your own data.
Adaptive Joins: When the Plan Picks Its Join at Run Time
Understand adaptive joins in SQL Server, read their runtime threshold, inspect the actual choice, and test a query hint safely.
PI: Choose the Precision of a Circle Calculation
PI provides an approximate circle constant. This example keeps radius, circumference and two area calculations together to show when a chosen decimal conversion occurs.
geometry STIntersection: Return the Shared Shape
geometry STIntersection returns the shared shape rather than only an intersection flag. I inspect its type and emptiness alongside its area. A shared edge has zero area but still contains points.
SQL SERVER – Introduction to SQL Server Encryption and Symmetric Key Encryption Tutorial with Script
SQL Server Encryption keeps stolen data unreadable. Learn the three level encryption hierarchy, then follow a symmetric key encryption tutorial with the script.
LAG IGNORE NULLS: Read the Previous Available Value
LAG IGNORE NULLS reads the previous non-NULL value within an ordered partition. These examples distinguish skipped rows, missing previous values and the supplied default.