Tag Archives: T-SQL
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Copying an Azure SQL database between two Azure SQL Instances in two different subscriptions.
3July 14, 2025 by Kenneth Fisher
I recently had to copy an Azure SQL database (SQL db) from one subscription to an Azure SQL Server instance …
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SELECT FORMAT(COUNT(1),’N’) FROM TableName WITH (NOLOCK);
9December 26, 2023 by Kenneth Fisher
Alternate title: How do I tell how far I am on that command? This little command (frequently with a WHERE …
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SQL Homework – September 2022 – Query window challenge
Leave a commentSeptember 1, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
I had every intention of doing Replication Part 2 this month but had a thought I liked better. I will …
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How do I tell if identity_insert is turned on and if so what table?
4June 24, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
TLDR; The code to do this is below but it’s a bit hokey and probably isn’t worth it. It’s pretty …
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Running dynamic SQL in a different database
10May 19, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
This is one of those things that on hindsight was a stupid problem, but still cost me hours and a …
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How can I use the identity column, without knowing identity column’s name.
Leave a commentMay 12, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
One of the most fun parts of blogging is when you learn something completely unexpected while writing a blog. The …
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Scripting with a temp stored procedure
2March 17, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
A few years back I learned about temporary stored procedures from a Kendra Little (blog|twitter) blog post. At the time …
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Shift calculations (or same time every day)
2March 15, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
One of the more interesting jobs I’ve had over the years was for a company that created emergency room software. …
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SQL Homework – March 2022 – Formatting
Leave a commentMarch 1, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
Please write the following on the chalk board 100 times. Queries should be readable!Queries should be readable!Queries should be readable!Queries …
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You can’t use GO in dynamic SQL.
2February 10, 2022 by Kenneth Fisher
This is one of those things that when I look back on it seems really obvious. Note: If at the …
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