SQL stands for ‘Structured Query Language’. This is basically a declarative language used for storing and retrieving data in a database. If you’ve heard of SQL, it’s probably in the ...

How to Select the Best Database Software The right database software will turn columns and rows of data into valuable information that can drive your business.

How to Attach an SQL Database to a Web Page. Your Web page can display up-to-date information dynamically -- all the time. And you never have to edit the page again. Attach your SQL database to ...

By using a single tool like PowerShell, you can access your data wherever it is stored. It does not matter if it is in the cloud in an Azure SQL database or in an on-premises MS-SQL server, MySQL or ...

How to Use SQL Statements in MS Excel. With most Excel spreadsheets, you enter data manually into cells and then use formulas or other functions to analyze it or perform calculations.

Learn how to master the SELECT statement to form truly useful data queries. This article explains functions, clauses, and keywords that will make your life a lot easier.

I'm doing this in a stored proc using SQL Server.<BR><BR>Basically, I'm executing 1 SELECT statement and if that returns any rows then I want to do a SELECT INTO #Temp With criteria A.

SQL Server 2016 and Azure SQL Database both give you tables that automatically keep track of changes to your data. Here's how to both create those tables and alter existing tables so they track the ...

SQL Server 2016 and Azure SQL Database both give you tables that automatically keep track of the history of your data. Here's how to retrieve that historical data.

Each year, DBTA presents the Readers' Choice Awards, which provide the opportunity to recognize companies whose products have been selected by the experts-our readers! The top three vote getters in ...