Category: SQL Server

Fix Error “The ORDER BY clause is invalid in views, inline functions, derived tables, subqueries, and common table expressions…” in SQL Server (Error 1033)

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If you’re getting an error that reads “The ORDER BY clause is invalid in views, inline functions, derived tables, subqueries, and common table expressions, unless TOP, OFFSET or FOR XML is also specified” in SQL Server, it appears that you’re using the ORDER BY clause in a place that it must also be accompanied by a TOP, OFFSET or FOR XML clause, but you’re not including one of those clauses.

To fix this issue, be sure to include one of those clauses in your query if you need to use the ORDER BY clause.

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Using ON UPDATE SET DEFAULT in SQL Server

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In SQL Server, foreign keys are essential for maintaining referential integrity between tables. When creating foreign keys, we have a number options available to us when it comes to defining what should happen in the event that the related data in the parent table changes. One such option is ON UPDATE SET DEFAULT.

This article will explain what this option does, provide an example of its usage, and offer a practical scenario where this feature can be useful.

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Fix “The correlation name … is specified multiple times in a FROM clause” in SQL Server (Error 1011)

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If you’re getting an error that reads something like “The correlation name ‘a’ is specified multiple times in a FROM clause’” in SQL Server, it could be that you’re doing a join on two tables, but you’re assigning them the same aliases.

Each table’s alias must be unique.

To fix this issue, be sure to use unique table aliases in your query.

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Fix “Cannot create index on view because the view is not schema bound” in SQL Server (Error 1939)

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If you’re getting an error that reads something like “Cannot create index on view ‘MyView’ because the view is not schema bound” in SQL Server, it sounds like you’re trying to create an index on a view that’s not schema bound.

Indexes can only be created on schema bound views.

To fix this issue, define the view as schema bound before creating the index.

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Fix “Computed column … cannot be persisted because the column is non-deterministic” in SQL Server (Error 4936)

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If you’re getting an error that reads something like “Computed column ‘c3’ in table ‘t1’ cannot be persisted because the column is non-deterministic” in SQL Server, it appears that you’re trying to persist a computed column that’s nondeterministic.

A nondeterministic function or expression returns a different result for the same input. If a column uses such an expression, then it will be nondeterministic. A computed column must be deterministic.

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4 Ways to Create a UNIQUE Constraint in SQL Server

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A UNIQUE constraint is a rule that we can apply to one or more columns in a database table to ensure that the values in those columns are unique across all rows.

In SQL Server we have a few options when it comes to creating a UNIQUE constraint. But it’s usually done when we create the table or alter it. That is, we include the constraint code in the CREATE TABLE statement or the ALTER TABLE statement.

We can also create a UNIQUE index, which can be used in place of the previous methods, but can have the same effect.

Let’s check out several ways to create a UNIQUE constraint in SQL Server.

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Fix “Cannot create index on view because it uses the aggregate COUNT. Use COUNT_BIG instead.” in SQL Server (Error 10138)

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If you’re getting an error that reads something like “Cannot create index on view “demo.dbo.SalesSummary” because it uses the aggregate COUNT. Use COUNT_BIG instead” in SQL Server, it’s because you’re trying to create an index on a view that uses the COUNT() function.

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Clustered vs Nonclustered Index: What’s the Difference?

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Indexes can play a crucial role in optimizing SQL query performance. A well designed index can help a query perform much faster than it otherwise might. While there are many types of indexes, two common index types are clustered and nonclustered indexes.

Understanding the difference between clustered and nonclustered indexes can have a significant impact on our database design and query optimization strategies.

In this article, we’ll take a look at clustered and nonclustered indexes as implemented in SQL Server, explore their characteristics, and examine when to use each type.

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Understanding the CONTINUE Keyword in SQL Server WHILE Loops

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WHILE loops are a fundamental construct in T-SQL (and in programming in general) for executing repetitive tasks. Within these loops, the CONTINUE keyword serves as a powerful control flow tool, allowing developers to skip iterations and optimise loop execution.

This article explores the usage and benefits of the CONTINUE keyword in SQL Server WHILE loops.

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