SQL COALESCE Function
The SQL Coalesce function is used when you want to combine values from a series of columns or expressions when they might contain NULL values.
Working with Batches
Working with Batches in SQL Server, What are the differences between batches and transactions?
Data Manipulation Language (DML)
What is the data manipulation language (DML)? How to write the INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE statements in T-SQL.
Using the INSERT Statement
How to use an INSERT statement to add records to a table in SQL Server. We will begin with just a simple INSERT statement that will add one row into the table.
IDENTITY Columns
How to use IDENTITY columns in a table. An IDENTITY field is very similar to an auto-number field, where the number will automatically be added as each record is inserted.
Delete vs Truncate vs Drop
What is the difference between the DELETE, TRUNCATE, and DROP statements in T-SQL?
DML Triggers
Working with Triggers in SQL Server. How to use triggers for data manipulation statements (DML) like INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
The OUTPUT Clause
How to use the output clause with Data Manipulation Language (DML) statements like INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.
70-765 SQL Admin Exam
I finally passed the 70-765 exam. This finished up the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Administration certification and also re-earned the MCSE: Data Management and Analytics certification for 2018. I will say that this exam was not easy. The questions themselves are not that bad, but just the sheer amount of…
Enrique Lima Award 2018
Completely shocked, surprised, and speechless to be the recipient of the 2018 Enrique Lima award for MCT Community Service Award. The award was presented by Allison Kraker (MCT Program Manager) during the MCT Day right before the start of Microsoft Ignite. This is an incredible honor to be chosen by…