Defines a collation of a database or table column, or a collation cast operation when applied to character string expression. Collation name can be either a Windows collation name or a SQL collation ...

[Obscure Rule] applies to this entire chapter. In this chapter, we'll describe SQL Collations in detail, and show you the syntax to use to create, alter and destroy them. A Schema may contain zero or ...

In the world of databases, collations play a crucial role in ensuring accurate data storage, comparison, and retrieval. This article delves into the intricacies of database collations, exploring their ...

Microsoft has updated Azure SQL Data Warehouse with the ability to change the default collation when creating a new database. Customers now have simple access to over 3800 database collations within ...

Recently I’ve stumbled upon an apparently little known fact about SQL Server – specifically SQL Server collations and how they affect performance. While normalizing a table in their database, one of ...