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What is SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and How to Install it?

SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is the official tool used for Microsoft SQL Server database management and query operations. SSMS enables you to create, edit, back up, and execute data queries within databases. Additionally, you can configure security settings and monitor database performance in SQL Server.

The core functions of SSMS include:
1.Database Management: SSMS allows you to create, delete, rename, and edit SQL Server databases. It provides graphical interfaces and commands for managing your databases. ...  READ MORE ❯❯❯

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Finding Active and Inactive Databases in SQL Server

To find active and inactive databases in SQL Server when you have a large number of databases, you can use the following code:

CREATE TABLE #T (dbName varchar(100),last_user_seek datetime,last_user_scan datetime,last_user_lookup datetime,last_user_update datetime)
declare @dbId as int
declare @dbname as varchar(100)
declare crs cursor for select dbid,name from sysdatabases 
open crs
fetch next from crs into @dbId,@dbname
while @@FETCH_STATUS=0
begin
Insert Into #T 
Select @dbname,
last_user_seek = MAX(last_user_seek),
last_user_scan = MAX(last_user_scan),
last_user_lookup = MAX(last_user_lookup),
last_user_update = MAX(last_user_update)
From
sys.dm_db_index_usage_stats
WHERE
database_id=@dbId

fetch next from crs into @dbId,@dbname
end 
close crs
deallocate crs 

select * from #t 
drop table #t

Here are the steps to execute this query in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS): ...  READ MORE ❯❯❯