SQL Minute Archives - Essential SQL

SQL Server Hierarchical Query using the hierarchyid type

In this SQL minute we’ll look at how to create a SQL server hierarchical query using the hierarchyid data type. This is a two-part article. In part one you were introduced to the hierarchyid type. In this article we dig deeper into the hierarchyid functions. If you’re studying for the 70-761 exam, you’ll find there aren’t […]

Use hierarchyid to query Hierarchical data

In this SQL minute we’ll look at how you can use hierarchyid to query hierarchy data. This is a two-part article. In this article we look at how to do one query to get portion of the hierarchy. Next week, we will look to see how to query the entire tree. If you’re studying for […]

Create a SQL Pivot Table in Six Steps

In this episode of SQL Minute I want to share with you how to create a pivot or cross tab chart. I’ll show you the steps using an example from the adventure works database. I get so many questions on how to create these! Once you get the steps down, you’ll see they are not […]

How to use the Choose Function with Select

In this video we’ll walk you though how to use the CHOOSE function with SELECT. You’ll see how the function works and then a practical example using some sample data. Once you’ve gone through this article, I would recommend watching our next Essential SQL Minute to continue learn more about SQL Server! Once you have […]

Common Data Types used in SQL Server

In this video we’ll walk you though the common data types used in SQL Server; you’ll see examples of each type’s values, and how to define them. Once you’ve gone through this article, I would recommend watching our next Essential SQL Minute to continue learn more about SQL Server! Once you have watched the video […]

How to include a single quote in a SQL query

In this video we’ll walk you though how to include a single quote in a SQL query; we’ll show how to escape the single quote, so it is treated as text rather than text delimiters. Once you’ve gone through this article, I would recommend watching our next Essential SQL Minute to continue learn more about […]

How to use the IN Operator with a SubQuery

In this video we’ll walk you though how to use the IN operator with a Subquery; we’ll show you why you would want to use IN with a subquery. In it’s simplest form the IN statement matches a column values to a list. TRUE is returned if there is a match. A main advantage of […]

How to use the SQL IN Operator with an Expression List

In this video we’ll walk you though how to use the SQL IN operator; we’ll show you why you would want to use the IN operator and how to avoid some pitfalls associated with NULL. The SQL IN operator matches a column to a list. Once you’ve gone through this article, I would recommend watching […]

How to use the SQL BETWEEN operator

In this video we’ll walk you though how to use the SQL BETWEEN operator; we’ll show you why you would want to use the BETWEEN operator and how to avoid pitfalls when using it with the DATETIME type. The BETWEEN operator is equivalent to using AND combination of >= and <= comparison operators, but makes […]

How do I use OFFSET and FETCH NEXT?

In this video we’ll walk you though how to use OFFSET and FETCH NEXT. We’ll show you how you can use these clauses to return a portion of your query results, such as 10 rows starting 1000 rows down. OFFSET and FETCH NEXT are similar to TOP, but I believe they are more powerful. Once […]

How do I use the Like Clause in SQL Server?

In this video we’ll walk you though how to use the LIKE clause. We’ll show you how to you can perform partial matches, such as being able to match all names beginning with “B” or ending in “Y.” We’ll also show you how to use use ranges. For instance you may want select all […]

Return the first rows from your result.

In this video we’ll walk you though how to select top rows within a query. We’ll show you how to retrieve the top or bottom rows in the result. We’ll also show you how to use one sort to select the rows, and once completed, another sort to present them (tricky). For instance you […]