Microsoft has just added support for query hints to Azure SQL Database, giving database administrators a powerful tool to manage the performance of ISV application code. Here's how it works.

You can use SQL to create, modify, search, and display database information. Dynamic SQL lets you create a query string based off of user input. SQL Server allows you to create dynamic SQL statements.

Read this SQL tutorial to learn when to use SELECT, JOIN, subselects and UNION to access multiple tables with a single statement.

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Want faster SQL queries? Here are nine best practices for writing SQL queries that work like a charm (or at least, like they should).

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Here's how to create a database query using the Design View tool. The LibreOffice suite of tools enables user to employ a seriously powerful office suite that can cover a number of tasks.

How to Use SQL Statements in MS Excel. With most Excel spreadsheets, you enter data manually into cells and then use formulas or other functions to analyze it or perform calculations.