PROC SQL allows you to specify the ORDER BY clause in the CREATE VIEW statement. Every time a view is accessed, its data are sorted and displayed as specified by the ORDER BY clause. This sorting on ...

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Applications that use the Jakarta Persistence API shouldn’t embed too much raw SQL in their code. However, when you need an SQL query for performance reasons or to access the database in a way that ...

Tony Patton discusses the merits of stored procedures versus placing SQL directly in the code. Find out which one is best for your particular situation.

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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 ...

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Microsoft announced on Oct. 30 that it expanded SQL Server passive use rights for organizations licensing SQL Server with Software Assurance (SA) coverage.