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  1. Understanding Query Execution Order in MS SQL: It's Not Just About Who Came First
    No explicit priority settings: Unlike operating systems where you can set process priorities, MS SQL doesn't allow assigning a "high" or "low" priority to individual queries
  2. List User-Defined Types (UDTs) in Your SQL Server Database: A Beginner's Guide
    UDTs are custom data types you can create in addition to the built-in types offered by SQL Server. They help enforce data structure and consistency within your database
  3. Taming the Space Beast: Effective Strategies for Managing Unused Space in SQL Server
    Several factors can contribute to unused space in your tables:Scenario 1: Bulk LoadingThis scenario might leave unused space even after deleting rows
  4. Calling Web Services from T-SQL: Exploring Alternatives and Best Practices
    Can you call a web service directly from T-SQL?Limited Capabilities: T-SQL is primarily designed for querying and manipulating data within SQL Server
  5. Don't Be Fooled by Numbers: Understanding SQL Server Versions and Service Packs
    Using Transact-SQL (T-SQL):Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your server.Execute the following T-SQL query in a query window:
  6. Error: Maximum Row Size Exceeded? Your Guide to Troubleshooting in SQL Server
    In SQL Server, each row in a table can hold a limited amount of data. This limit is 8,060 bytes (8 KB). It's important to understand that this applies to the total combined size of all the data stored in a single row
  7. Replication Rendezvous: Choosing the Right Method for Synchronizing Your SQL Server Databases
    Imagine a "source database" holding the original data and a "destination database" needing to stay updated. Transactional replication continuously monitors changes (inserts
  8. Beyond the Surface: Exploring the True Size of Your SQL Server Database (with Examples!)
    Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):This is the easiest method for beginners. Open SSMS, connect to your server, and expand the "Databases" node
  9. Tracking Record Modifications in SQL Server 2000: Beyond the Built-in Limitations
    This is the most straightforward solution, but it requires a schema change to your existing tables. You can add a new column of type datetime named something like "LastModified" to the table
  10. Unlocking SQL Server Efficiency: Essential Strategies for Managing Table Disk Space
    In SQL Server, tables store data, and understanding their disk space utilization is crucial for database management and optimization