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How to concatenate text from multiple rows into a single text string in SQL Server

Published on September 2, 2023

# ๐Ÿ“ Blog Post: How to Concatenate Text from Multiple Rows into a Single Text String in SQL Server Hey there, tech enthusiasts! ๐Ÿ‘‹ Let's dive into the exciting world of SQL Server and tackle a common question that could save you precious time and effort.

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How does database indexing work?

Published on September 2, 2023

How Does Database Indexing Work? ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ” So you've heard about database indexing and how important it is as your data grows ๐Ÿ“ˆ But what exactly is database indexing and how does it work at a database-agnostic level? Let's dive in and uncover the secrets of i

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Finding duplicate values in a SQL table

Published on September 2, 2023

# Finding Duplicate Values in a SQL Table: A Complete Guide ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ” ## Introduction Duplicates in a SQL table can be a headache to deal with, especially when you need to identify specific combinations of columns that are duplicated. In this blog post, we'll

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Add a column with a default value to an existing table in SQL Server

Published on September 2, 2023

# Adding a Column with a Default Value in SQL Server Are you facing the challenge of adding a new column with a default value to an existing table in SQL Server? Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this blog post, we'll walk you through the process ste

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How do I UPDATE from a SELECT in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

๐Ÿ“ **Tech Blog: Updating a Table with SELECT in SQL Server** ๐Ÿ‘‹ Hey there fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into a commonly asked question in the world of SQL Server: "How do I update a table using SELECT?" ๐Ÿค” When it comes to SQL Server, we a

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What is the difference between "INNER JOIN" and "OUTER JOIN"?

Published on September 2, 2023

๐Ÿ“Title: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Inner Join vs. Outer Join in SQL ๐Ÿค” Introduction: Welcome to our tech blog, where we'll break down the differences between "INNER JOIN" and "OUTER JOIN" in SQL. We'll also cover the variations: "LEFT OUTER JOIN

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POSTing JsonObject With HttpClient From Web API

Published on September 2, 2023

# ๐Ÿ“ Blog Post: POSTing JsonObject With HttpClient From Web API Are you struggling to POST a JsonObject using HttpClient from Web API? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many developers find themselves scratching their heads when it comes to this task. But fe

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How to get a user"s client IP address in ASP.NET?

Published on September 2, 2023

## ๐ŸŒ How to get a user's client IP address in ASP.NET? ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Have you ever wondered how to accurately retrieve a user's IP address in ASP.NET? ๐Ÿค” The `Request.UserHostAddress` method might come to mind, but here's the catch - it usually returns the IP addr

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IIS AppPoolIdentity and file system write access permissions

Published on September 2, 2023

# Understanding IIS AppPoolIdentity and File System Write Access Permissions ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’ก So, you're curious about how IIS 7.5 and ASP.NET allow your web application to write to a specific folder, like **C:\dump**, even without explicitly adding write access for

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ASP.NET Identity - HttpContext has no extension method for GetOwinContext

Published on September 2, 2023

# ๐Ÿค” ASP.NET Identity - HttpContext has no extension method for GetOwinContext So, you're implementing the ASP.NET Identity framework in your project and you've encountered a frustrating problem that has been driving you mad all day. The problem is that t