When you use index views in the right situations, they can dramatically improve the performance of SQL Server queries. Tim Chapman explains why performance testing is the best way to tell if ...

To do this in MS SQL Server, add the following to the beginning of your column selection: ROW_NUMBER () OVER ( ORDER BY b.Id) as NID which alters the example view to: ...

SQL server will allow zero-length strings without issue, as long as your datatype supports it. Just assign the string value of ('') and you're done, no headaches.

In announcing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) 21 Preview 1 this week, Microsoft revealed Copilot AI for the tool is also being previewed, privately. A Copilot for the tool that helps users manage, ...

SQL Server has a long list of roles for server, database, and applications that outline things like permissions, data selection and modification, and disk management. Examine how roles play a part ...