Introduction to PIVOT operator in SQL

Learn how to use the PIVOT operator in SQL in a step-by-step manner.

Crosstab queries using PIVOT in SQL Server

In this tip we look at how to construct a SQL Server PIVOT query with an example and explanation.

A Possible Alternative to SQL UNPIVOT

Understand how to use the SQL UNPIVOT statement and then an equivalent using XML and XPath Querying in SQL Server.

Dynamic Pivot, Passing Temp Table Variables to Dynamic SQL

This example demonstrates how to perform a pivot using dynamic headers based on the row values of a table. The article also shows how to pass a temp table variable to a Dynamic SQL call.

Converting Rows to Columns (PIVOT) and Columns to Rows (UNPIVOT) in SQL Server

Learn how to convert row values into column values (PIVOT) and column values into row values (UNPIVOT) in SQL Server.

Converting Rows to Columns (PIVOT) and Columns to Rows (UNPIVOT) in SQL Server

Learn how to convert row values into column values (PIVOT) and column values into row values (UNPIVOT) in SQL Server.

Stairway to Advanced T-SQL Level 5: Turning Data On Its Side Using PIVOT Operator

The PIVOT operator was added to the Transact-SQL language in SQL Server 2005. It allows you to turn your row data on its side, so it can be presented as column data. This is useful when you want take unique column values and have them displayed as column headings, where the column headings are associated with summarized values displayed below each column heading. In this article I will be exploring how to use the PIVOT operator.

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Questions About Pivoting Data in SQL Server You Were Too Shy to Ask

Of all the basic SQL operations, the pivot seems to cause the most problems. It turns out that there are several questions that come to mind while learning about pivoting, but which are seldom asked on forums.

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