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Decrypting T-SQL: Advanced Techniques for SQL Server Developers

Malaika Kumar — Fri, 24 May 2024 16:00:00 +0000

Introduction Transact-SQL (T-SQL) is the foundation upon which SQL Server developers build queries, scripts, and routines to interact with databases. While many are familiar with its basics, mastering advanced techniques can significantly enhance your ability to solve complex database problems and optimize performance. This guide dives into some of the lesser-known T-SQL features and strategies […]

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Implementing Row-Level Security in SQL Server for Data Privacy

Nigel Menezes — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:30:00 +0000

Data privacy and security are paramount in today’s digital landscape, where sensitive information is increasingly stored and processed within relational databases such as SQL Server. One of the key features SQL Server offers to address these concerns is Row-Level Security (RLS). RLS allows you to control access to rows in a database table based on […]

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What is XP_DIRTREE? What are the alternatives to XP_Dirtree

Aman Raiyyani — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 01:32:39 +0000

This extended and undocumented stored procedure can be used to list all folders and subfolders (recursively) from a given directory. XP_DIRTREE has three parameters:  Directory – This is the directory you pass when you call the stored procedure; for example, ‘D:\Backup_Files’. Depth – This tells the stored procedure how many subfolder levels to display.  The default […]

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