Learn about the ORDER BY clause used to order query results set by one or more columns, including common use cases and performance considerations.
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SQL Server expert explains the T-SQL DISTINCT clause, including use cases, common performance considerations, tips, and tricks.
Learn about T-SQL UNION operator best practices from a respected SQL Server expert with examples and answers to questions like UNION vs. UNION ALL.
Guides from a SQL Sentry engineer on how Advisory Conditions can be used to alert on just about any counter or quarriable data to meet your alerting needs.
Review of Azure SQL serverless, including database pricing comparisons, configuration best practices, and benefits of Azure SQL serverless databases.
This marks the 10th year of SolarWinds THWACKcamp, a free virtual event open to all IT professionals. Learn what to expect at this year's event.
Introductory and how-to guide explaining what transactions are, why they're necessary, and how they work in SQL Server.
When monitoring SQL Server performance, you should know which PerfMon counters matter and why. This guide identifies and explains the best 15 counters.
Learn why a data dictionary is crucial for any organization to ensure proper data stewardship.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use backups to perform point-in-time recovery and a more advanced way to determine an exact point to restore to.
Learn why a data steward is a critical job function for any organization.
Learn the key differences between NoSQL and SQL databases, such as relational databases trading performance to guarantee data and transactional consistency.
An SSIS package is an execution unit in a workflow orchestration service used mostly for data integration and transformation.
This article gives a primer on restoring database backups, transaction log backups, and the correct restore sequence needed for a series of backups.
In general, there are two ways to help ensure the safety of your data: access controls and encryption.
