What is a Function?
What is a SQL Function and how to use a function in a T-SQL statement? We use the GetDate() and LEFT() functions as examples.
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Using Aggregate Functions
How to use the COUNT, MAX, AVG, and SUM Aggregate Functions in a T-SQL statement.
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.
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
Learn how to use IDENTITY Columns to automatically number records in your database tables for efficient data management.
Delete vs Truncate vs Drop
What is the difference between the DELETE, TRUNCATE, and DROP statements in T-SQL?
Working with Batches
Working with Batches in SQL Server, What are the differences between batches and transactions?
Transactions and Errors
Learn about Transaction and Errors in SQL Server. Understand Auto-Commit vs Explicit Transactions for better error handling.
Writing a Stored Procedure
Learn the basics of writing a stored procedure and make your SQL Server code more efficient and reusable with parameters.
70-765 SQL Admin Exam
John Deardurff passed 70-765 Provisioning SQL Databases 2016 Stretch Database MCSA, MCSE Exam Microsoft Certifications