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How do you specify a different port number in SQL Management Studio?

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ”šŸ’» How to Specify a Different Port Number in SQL Management Studio Are you trying to connect to a Microsoft SQL 2005 server, but it's not on the default port 1433? No worries, we've got you covered! In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of s

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SQL Client for Mac OS X that works with MS SQL Server

Published on September 2, 2023

šŸ“ **Title: Ditching VMs: The Ultimate SQL Client for Mac OS X Users** šŸ‘‹ Hey there, fellow Mac users! šŸŽ Are you tired of using virtual machines just to connect to your SQL server? We've got some exciting news for you! šŸ’„ Introducing the perfect solution

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Should you choose the MONEY or DECIMAL(x,y) datatypes in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Should you choose the MONEY or DECIMAL(x,y) datatypes in SQL Server? šŸ’°šŸ’²šŸ’ø Are you torn between the `MONEY` datatype and the `DECIMAL(x,y)` datatype in SQL Server? šŸ¤”šŸ’­ Don't worry, you're not alone! Many developers find themselves in a similar predica

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What is the significance of 1/1/1753 in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

# The Mysterious Significance of 1/1/1753 in SQL Server 😱 Have you ever come across the date 1/1/1753 while working with SQL Server? šŸ—“ļø You're not alone! Many developers, like our curious reader above, have wondered about its significance and why SQL Se

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Pad a string with leading zeros so it"s 3 characters long in SQL Server 2008

Published on September 2, 2023

## **šŸ”¢ Padding a String with Leading Zeros in SQL Server 2008 R2** So you have a string in SQL Server 2008 R2 and you want to pad it with leading zeros to make it a length of 3 characters. Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this guide, we will walk y

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Auto increment primary key in SQL Server Management Studio 2012

Published on September 2, 2023

# Auto Increment Primary Key in SQL Server Management Studio 2012 šŸ”‘šŸ”¢šŸ“Š Have you ever struggled with auto incrementing the primary key in a SQL Server database table using SQL Server Management Studio 2012? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many people hav

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SQL-Server: The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing

Published on September 2, 2023

# SQL-Server: The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing šŸ” **Problem Overview** So, you're trying to restore a SQL Server backup file for your database, but an error message is popping up: > "The backup set holds a backup of a

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SQL Server: Database stuck in "Restoring" state

Published on September 2, 2023

# SQL Server Database Stuck in "Restoring" State: A Frustrating Problem 😫 So, you've backed up your database and tried to restore it, only to find it stuck in the eternal "Restoring" state. 😱 Don't panic, my friend! This blog post is here to help you un

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How do you clear the SQL Server transaction log?

Published on September 2, 2023

# Clearing the SQL Server Transaction Log: Simplified! šŸ“ŠāœØ Hey there, fellow techies! šŸ‘‹ I completely understand the struggle when it comes to database management, especially if you're not an SQL expert. Don't worry, I've got your back! Today, we'll be d

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What is "with (nolock)" in SQL Server?

Published on September 2, 2023

# What is "with (nolock)" in SQL Server? šŸ¤” Have you ever wondered what the mysterious "with (nolock)" clause in SQL Server does? šŸ¤·ā€ā™€ļø Well, you're not alone! Many developers and database administrators have stumbled upon this phrase and had questions a