When working with SQL Server, I was required to use conditional logic that allowed me to use it in different scenarios. Then, I used the IF Else condition in a stored procedure to get the required output. How to Use If Else in SQL Server Stored Procedure Let’s explore conditional logic in SQL Server stored … Read more >>

As a developer, working with SQL Server debugging can be quite challenging. Monitoring and troubleshooting are important for maintaining a proper database environment. One of the main features is the SQL Server Error Log, which records basic things like startup and shutdown processes, errors, and warnings. How to View SQL Server Error Logs In this … Read more >>

While I am working on the table, I need to compare the rows inside the same table. In these cases, SQL Server’s SELF JOIN will be helpful. I used SELF JOIN to compare the data to the one where I got the exact output that I wanted. In this post, I will explain a self-join, … Read more >>

Finding database name in SQL servers is a daily task for an SQL developer. In this article, I will guide you through multiple ways to find a database name in SQL server with some real-time examples. How To Find Database Name In SQL Server Let us discuss all those approaches individually. Approach-1: Using sys.databases To … Read more >>

Viewing database diagrams in SQL Server is essential. In this article, I will walk you through all the approaches to do this. How To View Database Diagram In SQL Server Let us discuss all the approaches individually. Approach-1: Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) To view database diagram in SQL server, follow the below steps. … Read more >>

Recently, while trying to insert explicit values into a critical table, I got this error: “An explicit value for the identity column in table can only be specified when a column list is used.” Fix “An Explicit Value For The Identity Column In Table” The below screenshot shows the same error. Error Cause Note that … Read more >>

Recently, I got a requirement to enable database encryption for a few of my SQL server databases. So before implementing, I am supposed to check if the database encryption is already enabled for my databases. I have identified a few simple approaches to check database encryption status in SQL server. In this article, I will … Read more >>