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Six reliable methods to find your exact SQL Server version and build number, from a quick T-SQL query to SSMS server properties and the Windows control panel.
Read article →The CASE WHEN statement is one of the most versatile tools in T-SQL. This guide covers five practical ways to use it in real SQL Server environments.
Read article →NULL is one of the most misunderstood concepts in SQL Server. Learn what it actually means and how to handle it correctly in your queries.
Read article →Microsoft Copilot can accelerate SQL work by generating T-SQL, identifying missing indexes, and improving query structure. Here is what it actually does and where its limits are.
Read article →Default SQL Server auto-growth settings cause VLF fragmentation and autogrowth wait events. This script analyses every database and generates the correct ALTER DATABASE statements automatically.
Read article →Step-by-step guide to configuring SQL Server Auditing at both the server and database level, with T-SQL scripts you can adapt for your environment.
Read article →Set up SQL Server database mirroring with T-SQL to bypass GUI edition restrictions and configure synchronous or asynchronous mirroring with a repeatable, scripted process.
Read article →Enable xp_cmdshell in SQL Server using sp_configure in four T-SQL statements, plus the security controls you need before you run a single line of code.
Read article →SQL joins are a leading cause of incorrect query results in production systems. Learn how each join type works and when to use it correctly in SQL Server.
Read article →A SQL Server database snapshot captures your database at a point in time, giving you a fast rollback option before risky changes with minimal overhead.
Read article →Learn how to map SQL Server database files to their databases using a simple JOIN on sys.master_files and sys.databases, ordered by file size to spot problems fast.
Read article →Query SQL Server Agent jobs and schedules directly from msdb using a single T-SQL script. Identify overlapping jobs, disabled tasks and performance issues fast.
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