TSQL
1NF – 1st Normal Form
Here I’m talking about 1NF, not only in the context of a table, but also in the context of...
T-SQL: Switching data with a Single Partition
This is the fastest way to move data to a new table. Of course, you have to move all...
Microsoft SQL Server – T-SQL: Switching data with a Single Partition
This is the fastest way to move data to a
XP_CmdShell Default Proxy
Most DBAs don’t think of it, but xp_cmdshell has a default proxy account. In fact, this proxy is responsible...
Master Stored Procedure Workshop: Part 2
This is part 2 of the previous session from SQLSaturday
Master Stored Procedure Workshop: Part 1
This is from SQLSaturday Richmond, VA on 3/30/2019. I’m teaching stored
REGEX for DBAs
This is the version of my session that works with
What is a Stored Procedure
Here Jen explains what a stored procedure is, and how to create a basic one with no parameters. She...
Insert Into vs. Select Into
Knowing how and when to use Insert Into or Select Into can quite often make or break your load...
Querying Dev Metadata
Sometimes you need to get info on objects you’ve created. Here you can see how you can query for...
Best Habit for Coders
There’s a step you can make in your code to improve it many times over. It’s an easy step...
UNION and UNION ALL
Here I talk about UNION and UNION ALL, and the different rules about using ORDER BY, GROUP BY, SELECT...
OR is bad, IF is good
Here I tell you about a common mistake – using OR instead of IF – and show you that...
Designing Efficient Functions
Here I get on my cert soapbox again. I was going through a practice cert exam and came across...
T-SQL Code Sins
SPEAKER: Jen McCown. Do you know how to set yourself for good coding practices? Well Jen does. Come see...
Relational Division
Here we discuss relational division, the counterpart to relational multiplication (cross joins). We’ll hit a couple of examples, using...
Relational Multiplication
Here’s a quick talk on relational multiplication that gets us to take a closer look at what our joins...
Using TFS in SSMS
Here I show you how to set SSMS up to work with Team Foundation Server
T-SQL: Find Last Day of Month
Follow Jen as she steps you through 3 progressively elegant solutions for finding the last day of the month.
Grouping Sets
Here Jen and I go over grouping sets the only way we can. I hope you guys enjoy us...
T-SQL: Over() and Partition By
Show how to use OVER and PARTITION BY to get groups of data with aggregation.
Insert Non-duplicate Rows
Here we work our way through a coding scenario—inserting rows—that should illustrate the process of solving a problem from...
Source Control in SSMS
Here I show you how to setup source control in SSMS and who should and shouldn’t use it.
Dirty Tricks: Text Manipulation
Dirty tricks are the little tricks we use that aren’t official, may not be “proper”, but are insanely useful....
Dirty Tricks 2: Get List From Command Line
Here’s one of my dirty tricks: getting a list of folders or files from a command prompt, and formatting...
TSQL: Grouping Basics
Here’s a ground level intro to grouping, with a lovely 80s arcade theme. This is a reshoot of the...
T-SQL: CASE Statement
Here’s an intro to case statements, in the form of a conversation with Sean. I cover simple case and...
Sending HTML SQL Emails
I’m actually excited to be able to bring you this video because this is a topic that comes up...
Write Good Dynamic SQL
Here I show you a couple methods for getting around really hard to read dynamic SQL.
Simple Backup Procedures
This is a tutorial not only on how to turn your backup commands into SPs, but also the basics...
Select Into with Identity()
This video shows you how to use the Identity() function to create an identity column on the fly during...