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SSIS Error Handling with Row Redirects
SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is a powerful tool that allows developers to perform ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations, as well as data integration, transformation, and migration tasks. SSIS provides a wide range of tools to build efficient[.....]
Performance Impacts of Scalar Functions
Scalar functions in SQL Server can have a significant impact on the performance of your database operations. They are a type of function that return a single value, rather than a table. This can be useful in certain situations, but it also has some drawbac[.....]
Using TRY_CONVERT in SQL Server for Safer Casting
SQL Server is a highly robust and versatile database management system, employed by businesses of all sizes across the globe. One of the functionalities that sets it apart is its ability to handle data conversion errors more gracefully. In this blog post,[.....]
Managing SQL Server Logins Across Environments
Managing SQL Server logins across different environments can be a challenging task. The environments can range from on-premise SQL Server instances to cloud-based platforms like Azure SQL. One of the critical aspects of managing SQL Server logins is ensuri[.....]
MySQL Triggers for Business Logic Enforcement
MySQL triggers are powerful SQL features that allow developers to enforce business logic at the database level. They offer the ability to automatically perform actions when certain events occur within the database. In this blog post, we will go over how yo[.....]
Calculating Running Totals with Window Functions
In this blog post, we will explore how to calculate running totals using window functions across multiple SQL technologies - SQL Server 2016 and 2017, MySQL 5.7, DB2 11.1, and Azure SQL. Window functions are a powerful tool in SQL that allow you to perform[.....]
DB2 Stored Procedures with Dynamic SQL
In today's data-driven world, stored procedures can be crucial for the efficient handling and processing of database operations. As a DBA or developer, there may be instances where you need to write a stored procedure with dynamic SQL. In this blog post, w[.....]
Advanced Lookup Transformations in SSIS
In the world of data integration and transformation, lookup transformations are one of the most commonly used tasks. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) provides a powerful and flexible platform for performing these operations. In this blog post, we wil[.....]
Using SQLCMD for Automated Deployments
Welcome to SQLSupport.org! This blog post is going to guide you through using SQLCMD for automated deployments with a focus on SQL Server 2016, SQL Server 2017, MySQL 5.7, DB2 11.1, and Azure SQL. SQLCMD is a versatile tool which allows developers and data[.....]
Implementing Service Accounts for SQL Server Security
SQL Server is a popular relational database management system, and its security should not be taken lightly. One of the best practices to ensure the security of your SQL Server is by implementing service accounts. In this blog post, we will provide a detai[.....]