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Why you should not use WITH RECOMPILE with stored procedures in SQL Server
Using the "WITH RECOMPILE" option in a SQL Server stored procedure can cause several problems: Increased Compilation Time: The stored procedure will need to be recompiled every time it is executed, which can lead to increased execution times and a potential impact on...

What are the roles and responsibilities of DBA vs DBE
A DBA (Database Administrator) and a DBE (Database Engineer) both work with databases, but their roles and responsibilities differ. A DBA is typically responsible for the day-to-day management and administration of a database or group of databases. This can include...

Understanding JOINS in SQL Server
Joins in SQL Server are used to combine rows from two or more tables based on a related column between them. The purpose of a join is to retrieve data from multiple tables as if the data were coming from one table. A real-life example of using a join in SQL Server...

SQL Server Error: Warning: Fatal error occurred at date and time. Note the error and time, and contact your system administrator
The error message "Warning: Fatal error %d occurred at %S_DATE. Note the error and time, and contact your system administrator" is a general error message that can be caused by various issues. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot the error: Check the SQL...

The IDENTITY function can only be used when the SELECT statement has an INTO clause.
The error message "The IDENTITY function can only be used when the SELECT statement has an INTO clause" occurs when an IDENTITY function is used in a SELECT statement without an INTO clause. This error occurs because the IDENTITY function is used to insert a new...

Map disks to volumes on your Windows instance
List NVMe volumes You can find the disks on your Windows instance using Disk Management or Powershell. List NVMe disks using Disk Management You can find the disks on your Windows instance using Disk Management. To find the disks on your Windows instance Log in to...

How to read Snowflake data from SQL Server
To read data from a Snowflake database into SQL Server, you can use the following methods: Use the SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) to create a package that transfers data from Snowflake to SQL Server. Use the Snowflake Data Provider for SQL Server to create a...

How to prevent SysAdmins from accessing specific tables in SQL Server
There are several ways to prevent sysadmins from reading data from specific databases in SQL Server, but one common approach is to use database roles and permissions. Create a new role: Create a new role, such as "db_restricted_reader" with SELECT permissions on the...

How to import JSON file into SQL Server table
There are several ways to import a JSON file into a SQL Server table, including using built-in functions, using third-party tools, or writing a custom script. Here is an example of how to import a JSON file into a SQL Server table using the built-in OPENJSON function:...

How to hide a stored procedure in a stored procedure in SQL Server
There are a few ways to hide a stored procedure in a stored procedure in SQL Server, but one common approach is to use dynamic SQL. Dynamic SQL allows you to generate and execute T-SQL statements at runtime, which can be used to hide the underlying stored procedure....
