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April 2009

Apr
6
2009

sp_depends – Dependencies for Objects

Getting the list of tables and Columns that are embedded in a view ,function or a procedure is simple sp_depends ‘viewName or ProcedureName‘ Documented in MSDN http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms189487.aspx

Apr
6
2009

Null value is eliminated by an aggregate or other SET operation

The Problem occurs when an aggregate function(max,sum,avg..) exists on null values. Trying to get rid of the null values may be the solution but in certain cases..you may need the extra data relying on the null values. So whats the solution? Append set ANSI_WARNINGS OFF on the beginning of the sql statement. When using the [...]