Summary SQL Server won’t let you insert an explicit value in an identity column unless you use a column list. Thus, you have the following options: Make a column list (either manually or using tools, see below) OR make the identity column in tbl_A_archive a regular, non-identity column: If your table is an archive table … Read more
answering to the question in the title, the datatype for currency is MONEY. the money datatype will store the information only, without the format: in your example the information is 11.23 so that’s what is saved into the database. the $ sign is part of the format so it will not be stored into the money field. the usual solution is to have a MONEY field … Read more
You can implement a XOR like this – don’t forget that the question will require you to use <= to correctly use the XOR operator:
You must install SQL Server first before installing Visual Studio 2017. If you have already installed Visual Studio 2017, do not worry, just follow the steps below: Uninstall the Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable (x86) and (x64) Then install SQL Server. Do not forget to select “Database Engine Services“ Change “Startup Type” of SQL Server … Read more
I’ve just updated my blog post to correct the error in the script that you were having Jeff, you can see the updated script here: Search all fields in SQL Server Database As requested, here’s the script in case you want it but I’d recommend reviewing the blog post as I do update it from … Read more
Try to open Services Window, by writing services.msc into Start->Run and hit Enter. When window appears, then find SQL Browser service, right click and choose Properties, and then in dropdown list choose Automatic, or Manual, whatever you want, and click OK. Eventually, if not started immediately, you can again press right click on this service and click Start.
I am trying to restore a SQL Server backup file for my database, but it is throwing an error as follow: The backup set holds a backup of a database other than the existing My database in SQL Server 2008 and the backup file is in 2005. What can be the problem?
I am installing SQL Server 2008. I have installed .NET framework 3.5. Then I got folder SQL Server 2008 and performed following steps- I clicked configuration Tools. Then I clicked SQL Server Installation Center. I clicked “Installation” hyperlink on left side. Then I clicked “New SQL server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing … Read more
Is it correct to do the following? No. That will drop the table only if it contains any rows (and will raise an error if the table does not exist). Instead, for a permanent table you can use Or, for a temporary table you can use SQL Server 2016+ has a better way, using DROP TABLE IF … Read more