SQL Server Search and Replace

Quickly Find and Update Data Across Your Database

Sirkel Search and Replace allows you to efficiently search for specific values across database tables and update them in a controlled and structured way. This tool is ideal for bulk updates, data corrections, and maintaining data consistency in SQL Server environments.

Instead of writing complex SQL queries manually, you can visually search, filter, and replace values across multiple records.

What Does SQL Server Search and Replace Do?

Logs all updates for traceability
Searches for values across selected tables
Displays matching records in a clear grid
Allows controlled updates of selected rows
Supports bulk modifications

How It Works

1. Enter Search Value

Provide the value you want to find (e.g. "Sport").

2. Select Tables

Choose one or multiple tables where the search should be executed.

3. Define Search Type

Text or numeric values
Flexible matching options

4. Execute Search

Sirkel scans the selected tables and displays matching records instantly.

5. Select Rows to Update

Choose specific rows or apply updates to all results.

6. Set New Value

Define the replacement value.

7. Apply Updates

Execute the update safely with full control.

SQL Server Search and Replace: overview and list of the options

Key Features

Multi-table search functionality
Grid-based result overview
Selective or bulk updates
Preview before applying changes
Update logging for auditing
Simple and fast workflow

Example Use Cases

Data Cleanup

Fix inconsistent values across multiple tables.

Bulk Updates

Update large datasets without writing SQL scripts.

Data Standardization

Ensure consistent naming conventions or formats.

Maintenance Tasks

Quickly correct errors in production or staging environments.

Results and Logging

After executing updates:

Results are shown in the Results Grid
All changes are tracked in Update Logs
You maintain full visibility of what was modified

Why Use SQL Server Search and Replace?

Eliminates manual SQL scripting
Reduces risk of errors
Saves time on repetitive updates
Provides full control and transparency
Designed for SQL Server professionals

Possibility	Action	Results
	All possibilities - tick tables in the list.
	No options - check tables in the list.
	Find the table in the list.
	Enter the value that will be searched for in the selected table(s).
	Specify the type (numeric or text) to be searched for.
	If text is selected, indicate what kind of LIKE will be used in the SQL. Selections you can make: 1) Find the exact value. 2) Finds any values that start with input. 3) Finds any values that end with input. 4) Finds any values that have input in any position.
	Look up the value entered in the selected table(s).
	Clear the value and selected options.
	Number of rows that have the input value. Afterwards you can adjust the rows for a possible update. In the textbox you can define the new value.
	Fill in the new value in the grid.
	Run the updates.
	Results of the updates. Here you have the option to individually update or delete a selected value.
	If you click on the 'Update Logs' tab, the results after one or more update(s) are displayed in a table.
	Generate a print preview of the results in the grid.
	You can export the results to various formats: PDF XLS XLSX RTF CSV DOCX TXT HTML MHT
	Closing the window.