T-SQL

I want to know, Do we have any alternative to Row_Number function in Linq. I want to use Ranking and Partition in Linq.

SELECT ROW_NUMBER() OVER(Partition BY Author_Name

Please let me know how to achieve the same functionality in Linq.

I used to create temporary tables and subqueries to add a row number to every row in the result set. But somedays ago, I came across to the Row_Number() function provided in Sql Server, which simply constructs the row number column on the fly as part of the query. But a question might have arosed in your mind, What is the use of adding a Row_Number, when we have serial number associated with every row. There are several situation, where we need to query against the row number.(we can't query against a serial number)

I want to reset an identity coloumn in SqlServer. I am using

Delete from "TableName".

It is deleteing all data in the table but it is not resetting my Identity value.

I have tried Truncate Table , But I will not be able to restore my data back in case of truncate.

I need a method to delete all rows from the table and simultaneosly reset the identity value.

What is the difference between Stored Procedures and User Defined Functions in sqlserver.

SET @Password = ( 
    SELECT Value1,Value2
    FROM [dbo].[Table1]  
    WHERE [Expr1]) 

I am trying to get both values 'Value1' and 'Value2' in two variables to be used in same SP in next query. Is it possible or do I have to write two queries for this. Is it there a concept of arrays in sql server

Its very easy to take Backup and Restore your Database using T-SQL even if you are not a DBA. In one of the client application, I wanted to take periodic Backup without logging in to SQL Server Management Studio. Here in this small tutorial I will try to elaborate the procedure of taking database backup using T-SQL.

1. Create a Database

CREATE DATABASE PracticeDB

2. Take Backup of the Database

BACKUP DATABASE PracticeDB
TO DISK='C:\PracticeD.bak'
WITH DESCRIPTION='Database Backup',
INIT,
PASSWORD='TryAgain'