The Difference Between Rollup and Cube
Learn about the fundamental differences between the ROLLUP and CUBE operators.
2019-05-03 (first published: 2017-11-30)
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Learn about the fundamental differences between the ROLLUP and CUBE operators.
2019-05-03 (first published: 2017-11-30)
57,665 reads
How do you record locations in SQL? Most relational database systems support spatial and geographical data, generally using the round-earth system based on the SQL specification of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). However, this is not the only approach, as Joe Celko explains.
2017-11-29
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2017-11-28
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2017-11-23
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2017-11-10
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2017-11-07
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2017-10-23
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How does one get a truly random sample of data of a certain size from a SQL Server database table. Well, there are simple non-portable tricks one can use, such as the NewID() function, but then refining those can be tricky. Take the Rand() function for a start. Can it really provide you with a truly random number? Why doesn't the TABLESAMPLE clause give you a set number of rows? Joe Celko scratches his head a bit, explains some of the issues and invites some suggestions and tricks from readers.
2017-10-19
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2017-10-06
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There are several obvious problems with poor SQL Coding habits. It can make code difficult to maintain, or can confuse your team colleagues. It can make refactoring a chore or make testing difficult. The most serious problem is poor performance. You can write SQL that looks beautiful but performs sluggishly, or interferes with other threads. A busy database developer adopts good habits so as to avoid staring at execution plans. Rob Sheldon gives some examples.
2017-10-05
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