Optimizing SQL Server scripts to change tables with big datasets is covered in this article. It explores how to effectively update data based on particular date circumstances and add a column to a table with more than a million entries. The difficulty of running these operations concurrently without running into issues like "Invalid column name" is addressed. Useful advice is covered, including utilizing efficient commands like ALTER TABLE and UPDATE and segmenting activities into smaller groups. You can prevent performance snags and carry out changes with ease if you adhere to these tactics.
Mia Chevalier
26 November 2024
How to Effectively Add a Column and Update Rows in SQL Server