DEGREES converts radians into degrees. An integer radian argument can narrow the output, while a float argument retains an approximate fractional degree value.
Preview Builds: What You May and May Not Do With Them
Preview Builds are useful for SQL Server evaluation when you check license terms, isolate test data, and plan for disposal instead of upgrade.
SQL SERVER – 2005 – Best Practices for SQL Server Health Check
Best practices for a SQL Server Health Check: run one every 6 to 12 months, document everything, and plan fixes afterward instead of fixing during the check.
Comparing Server Settings Across Instances
Comparing server settings across SQL Server instances shows configured and live values, so you can judge which differences affect a workload.
TOP WITH TIES: Keep Every Row at the Cutoff
TOP WITH TIES helps me keep equally qualified rows at a shortlist boundary. A unique ordering key changes that selection. Separate the cutoff rule from the final display order.
Configuration Drift Between Servers
Find configuration drift between SQL Server instances, establish a baseline, and separate approved exceptions from settings that need repair.
SQL SERVER – DBCC CHECKDB Introduction and Explanation – DBCC CHECKDB Errors Solution
DBCC CHECKDB checks database consistency. If it reports corruption, I preserve the output and establish the recovery options.