SQL Server

Return Single Value with ExecuteScalar, Stored Procedures and C#

December 3rd, 2008 | Posted in ASP.NET, SQL Server
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A common query is to return a single value from a SQL query such as an aggregate to get the total number of rows in a table. I will show you how to do just that with SQL Server Stored Procedures and C#. Preparation You will need some table data to query against. I am ...

Sample Databases for SQL Server

December 2nd, 2008 | Posted in SQL Server
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Microsoft provides some sample databases to use to experiment with your code; because you wouldn’t dare query against your live customer data with untested code right? Samples http://www.codeplex.com/SqlServerSamples SQL Server Database Examples http://www.codeplex.com/SqlServerSamples#databases I use the Northwind tables from the SQL Server 2000 Sample DBs. How to Install the Northwind Sample Database Unzip the sample database ...

My Essential Developer's Toolbox – Part I

November 23rd, 2008 | Posted in ASP.NET, MySQL, PHP, Programming, SQL Server, Software
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This is a multi-part post that lists all of the tools that I use on a regular basis as a web developer. The list is Microsoft Windows centric but I will point out the applications that are cross-platform (as best as I can). IDEs (Integrated Development Environment)* Microsoft ASP.NET Both of the IDEs below are ...

mysqldump Similar Utility for SQL Server

November 21st, 2008 | Posted in SQL Server
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If you are using SQL Server (specifically Express 2005) and you are looking for a quick way to export your entire database into a single file, the following tool will do the trick. Export Your Database Grab a fresh copy of the free tool. http://www.eggheadcafe.com/articles/20040913.zip Once you have downloaded the zip file you can open ...