Oracle SQL*Plus has a very useful subparameter to the column parameter called NEW_VALUE. The NEW_VALUE directive allows you to store data retrieved from an Oracle table as a variable inside the ...

This is an attempt at making a slightly dynamic query to modify in bulk a CMDB at work. Using SQL Server 2008. I'm trying to update a column with a specific value. I want the table, the column and the ...

In this third in a series on working smarter with T-SQL, let's give the built-in sp_executesql stored proc a go. In my previous posts, I've described some methods for generating and executing T-SQL ...

What are the advantages/disadvantages of using global variables in PL/SQL packages? I have created tons of packages and stored procedures, but have never used global variables.Any insight or links ...

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. There are various ways of using global variables in ...