Author: Edwin Sanchez

Software developer and project manager with a total of 20+ years of software development. His most recent technology preferences include C#, SQL Server BI Stack, Power BI, and Sharepoint. Edwin combines his technical knowledge with his most recent content writing skills to help new breed of technology enthusiasts.

Top Answers to 5 Burning Questions on COALESCE Function in SQL Server

Database development, Statements

How cool is COALESCE function in SQL? It’s cool enough to be so important to me. And I’ll be...
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3 Easy and Secure Ways to Make Users Run SSIS Packages

Business intelligence, SSIS

Have you ever come across a situation where you needed to make users run SSIS packages? This happens when the user is not comfortable with...
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3 Nasty I/O Statistics That Lag SQL Query Performance

Database administration, Performance Tuning • One Comment

“But it ran fine on our development server!” How many times did I hear it when SQL query performance issues occurred here and there? I...
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How to Make Sense of SQL Server Geography Data Type

Database administration, Work with data • One Comment

SQL Server Geography data type is unlike other types simply because you don’t use it often....
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How to Make Use of SQL Server Graph Database Features

Code Management, Tools & technologies

Would SQL Server graph database features fit your next project? While you may not know the definitive answer right now, you might be...
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How to Use SQL Server HierarchyID Through Easy Examples

Database administration, Database Optimization & Structure

Do you still hold on to the parent/child design, or would like to try something new, like SQL Server hierarchyID? Well, it is really new...
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The Easy Guide on How to Use Subqueries in SQL Server

Database development, Statements • One Comment

Do you use SQL subqueries or avoid using them? Let’s say the chief credit and collections officer...
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4 Out-of-the-Box SQL Data Conversion Methods and Use Cases

Database administration, Work with data

First of all, you can’t do without them, right? SQL data conversions or, more specifically, data type conversions are an essential part...
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7 Facts About SQL Server Synonyms You Should Know

Database administration, Database Optimization & Structure

Before SQL Server Synonyms appeared, everyone wished to simplify and enhance their database experience. Imagine you have an application...
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