Normalized data giving you problems? Learn how to use the SQL subselect statement and handle your database like a pro!

Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works.

I'm doing this in a stored proc using SQL Server.<BR><BR>Basically, I'm executing 1 SELECT statement and if that returns any rows then I want to do a SELECT INTO #Temp With criteria A.

Learn how to master the SELECT statement to form truly useful data queries. This article explains functions, clauses, and keywords that will make your life a lot easier.

If you use a PROC SQL view in the DESCRIBE VIEW statement that is based on or derived from another view, you may want to use the FEEDBACK option in the PROC SQL statement. This option displays in the ...