SQL Server and MS BI With a Geek Touch

It is often necessary to change the database to single user mode, especially if you are a DBA. A simple example would be to change the collation settings or any DB settings. The single user will allow only one  user ( usually DBA) to access the database. Hence it will be easy to make changes without the worry of deadlocks or any other type of contention for DB and also without affecting the users.

It is very easy to change the database to Single user mode; in fact, it is just an execution of the script away. Use the script below to change the mode.

ALTER  DATABASE <<Database Name>>  SET SINGLE_USER  WITH NO_WAIT

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Many times , it may be necessary to remove Not Null constraint used for a column in  a table. It is usually necessary to overcome unexpected integrity constraints ( rarely occurs, if designed well) against a table. We can remove the Not Null constaint by using  ALTER TABLE …. ALTER COLUMN … option.

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