SQL Server authentication vs. Windows authentication: Which to use and when
Authentication is a critical component of security. Learn how SQL Server authentication works and how it differs from Windows authentication.
Authentication is a critical component of security. Learn how SQL Server authentication works and how it differs from Windows authentication.
Learn when and how to use the SQL PARTITION BY clause in SQL Server and how it differs from the GROUP by clause.
Learn the different Postgres date formats and functions available.
Constraints in SQL Server are predefined rules that you can enforce in single or multiple columns. Learn the different types and benefits for using them.
Check out this beginner’s guide to learn about SQL Server tables and best practices to consider when creating user-defined tables in SQL Server.
Learn what database schemas are, their advantages and how to create and use SQL Server schemas.
Poorly secured databases are at risk for security breaches. Here are 13 SQL server security best practices to protect your database from malicious attacks.
Learn the different methods for using the UPDATE from SELECT statement in SQL Server.
Date interpretations vary between different countries. Learn how to use the SQL CONVERT date function to get the specific date format you need.
SQL join is a clause used to combine multiple tables and retrieve data in relational databases. Learn the different SQL join types and how to use them.
CXPACKET and CXCONSUMER wait types in SQL Server are common occurrences when managing database performance. Learn Brent Ozar’s advice on how to fix them.
Learn how to avoid SQL deadlocks through query tuning, courtesy of Microsoft Certified Master Brent Ozar.