Apr 5, 2010 · I have heard the terms DDL and DML in reference to databases, but I don't understand what they are. What are they and how do they relate to SQL?

SQL Server uses .mdf for data files and .ldf for log files, but what are .ndf files? What are the benefits of these files?

May 5, 2009 · What is the LDF file in SQL Server? what is its purpose? can I safely delete it? or reduce its size because sometimes it's 10x larger than the database file mdf.

Aug 30, 2013 · SQL is pronounced "sequel" by many, and there is some history there, beyond just trying to make an acronym out of an initialism. (NASA is an acronym; IBM is an initialism). But …

Mar 20, 2016 · SQL Server uses normal files for that (some others use special partitions without a computer visible file system). MDF (and NDF) store the data, LDF store changes. Why this is …

Jun 30, 2009 · If you view the tables in either the object navigator or in an external application, such as Microsoft Excel or Access, you will see the dbo. prefix. You can still ignore it. If you …

Apr 1, 2009 · How do I use sql to get the whole month name in sql server? I did't find a way using DATEPART(mm, mydate) or CONVERT(VARCHAR(12), CreatedFor, 107). Basically I need in …

SQL Server databases use two files - an MDF file, known as the primary database file, which contains the schema and data, and a LDF file, which contains the logs.

Jul 4, 2012 · Id agree that there are better places to go, however in the case of finding out what a keyword does and learning the very very basics I don't see anything wrong with it. I do …

Jul 15, 2020 · 29 In Visual Studio 2012 we have new project type called SQL Server Database Project and when compiled will create a .dacpac output file. A Google for this term will link it …