Oct 30, 2019 · SQL Server - copntrary to some other databases - always handles connections on a server (instance) level, the database is just the "default" database for a statement (you can …

A quick google pointed me to this page. It explains that from SQL Server 2005 onwards you can set the default schema of a user with the ALTER USER statement. Unfortunately, that means …

In PostgreSQL there is the Limit and Offset keywords which will allow very easy pagination of result sets. What is the equivalent syntax for SQL Server?

SQL Server Management Studio always inserts a GO command when I create a query using the right click "Script As" menu. Why? What does GO actually do?

Mar 27, 2009 · Can someone explain the implications of using with (nolock) on queries, when you should/shouldn't use it? For example, if you have a banking application with high transaction …

I have seen SQL that uses both != and <> for not equal. What is the preferred syntax and why? I like !=, because <> reminds me of Visual Basic.

Sep 15, 2008 · I prefer the conciseness when compared with the expanded CASE version. Both IIF() and CASE resolve as expressions within a SQL statement and can only be used in well …

Nov 17, 2011 · SQL Server gives us a system stored procedure to do this. My understanding is that the recommended method would be to use sys.sp_grantdbaccess:

Apr 15, 2018 · My question is that what should I pass into the UseSqlServer method as parameters (***) so it can connect context to the SQL Server database using my supplied …

Apr 11, 2017 · After installation you need to connect to Server Name : localhost to start using the local instance of SQL Server. Once you are connected to the local instance, right click on …