SQL-Transact SQL (T-SQL)
T-SQL (Transact-SQL) is a set of programming extensions from Sybase and Microsoft that add several features to the Structured Query Language (SQL) including transaction control, exception and error handling, row processing, and declared variables.. See complete definition.
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SQL-Transact SQL (T-SQL) News
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September 30, 2016
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Sep'16
Azure Data Lake Analytics gets boost from U-SQL, a new SQL variant
The big data movement has frozen out many data professionals who are versed in SQL. Microsoft's U-SQL programming language tries to get such folks back in the data querying game.
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July 09, 2015
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Jul'15
Limited public preview opens for Azure SQL Data Warehouse
Microsoft opened the preview of Azure SQL Data Warehouse, a petabyte-scale, distributed columnar data warehouse service with massively parallel processing.
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May 13, 2005
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May'05
Step 3: Consider using implicit transactions
Get up to speed on server-level options to add another layer of integrity protection.
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SQL (Structured Query Language)
SQL, short for Structured Query Language, is a programming language for relational databases. It lets users modify database structures and insert, update and query data. Continue Reading
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In-Memory OLTP
In-Memory OLTP is a Microsoft in-memory technology built into SQL Server and optimized for transaction processing applications. Continue Reading
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An introduction to SQL Server 2016 dynamic data masking
An expert provides a step-by-step guide for how to use dynamic data masking in SQL Server 2016 CTP2 and Azure SQL database to protect sensitive data. Continue Reading
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Microsoft SQL Server 2016: Previews show promise for next year
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 will be released next year. But in 2015, we've already had a glimpse into improved in-memory OLTP, security features, analytics and Stretch Database. Continue Reading
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How to get started with PolyBase in SQL Server 2016
With PolyBase, when you use SQL Server 2016 as your data source, you have easy access to Hadoop and Azure Blob Storage data from whatever environment you're working in. Continue Reading
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Comparing memory-optimized tables and disk-based tables
In all tests performed by expert Basit Farooq, memory-optimized tables outperformed disk-based tables by running faster and generating less disk I/O. Continue Reading
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Configure SQL Server at database level with new scoping syntax
SQL Server 2016 adds ALTER DATABASE SCOPED CONFIGURATION to its new T-SQL statements. The statement lets DBAs control database configuration at the level of a single database. Continue Reading
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SQL Server best practices for handling the post-installation blues
The job isn't over after a successful SQL Server installation. These SQL Server best practices will help you optimize your new SQL Server installation from the start. Continue Reading
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How do the T-SQL commands TRUNCATE TABLE and DELETE differ?
TRUNCATE TABLE and DELETE are T-SQL statements with similar functions, but that doesn't make them interchangeable. They operate differently and use different amounts of SQL Server resources. Continue Reading
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Troubleshoot SQL Server database performance with T-SQL
Basit Farooq provides eight tips for optimizing T-SQL code to prevent SQL Server database performance bottlenecks and to tune database applications. Continue Reading
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Create a user-defined server role in SQL Server 2012 with T-SQL, SSMS
Ashish Mehta shows two ways – with T-SQL and with SSMS -- to make a user-defined server role in SQL Server 2012. Continue Reading
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Can SQL combine tables like these? Doubtful
Can SQL combine tables where the values don't relate to one another? One expert says it's difficult unless you redesign the tables. Continue Reading