This function is capable of being used remotely only on servers with SQL Server 2012 servers or later. The example shows the conventional use of SMALLDATETIMEFROMPARTS. Note the resulting value ...

In SQL Server 2014 we saw the introduction of Natively Compiled Stored Procedures. In 2016 we’ll be able to do the same for Scalar User Defined Functions.

After confirming with the SQL Server DBA that a CLR function would be permitted on the production SQL Server, I wrote the function that appears in Listing 1. You'll notice it uses the Microsoft.Net ...

SQL window functions provide extremely powerful and useful features that let you work with observations more easily. Different types explained here.

A new SQL Server 2025 feature lets organizations run vector-based semantic searches on their own data, connecting to local or ...

Azure recently announced the public preview of Azure SQL trigger for Azure Functions to build event-driven applications. The new functionality is currently available only for C# functions and can ...

At Microsoft Build, SQL Server 2025 enters public preview with major enhancements in AI integration, performance, reliability and developer tools -- reaffirming Microsoft’s continued investment ...

SQL Server 2008 R2 Services Availability in Editions One key consideration and difference is that not all services come with the different editions of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2.