I'm successfully extracting column definitions from databases hosted on a SQL server using the ADO Connection OpenSchema() call in its various incarnations so I can programmatically …

Jun 2, 2011 · Exec sp_describe_first_result_set @tsql= N'Select * from <yourtable>' If you enter a complex select statement (joins, subselects, etc), it will give you the definition of the result set. …

Dec 31, 2016 · I have heard the terms DDL and DML in reference to databases, but I don't understand what they are. What are they and how do they relate to SQL?

Aug 3, 2021 · 10 Is there a way to get the statement that created a view for an existing view in SQL Server 2008? I thought there was a stored procedure or some metadata that had this …

I am new to SQL Server. I am logged into my database through SQL Server Management Studio. I have a list of stored procedures. How do I view the stored procedure code? Right clicking on …

What is a "stored procedure" and how do they work? What is the make-up of a stored procedure (things each must have to be a stored procedure)?

20 I've recently come across the same question and made a quick and dirty script to get the definition of views, but the very same thing could also work for stored procedures and functions.

May 17, 2017 · ALTER TABLE tbl ADD COLUMN col VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL DEFAULT "MyDefault" The question is: since a default value is specified, is it necessary to also specify …

delete from tblTable1 insert into tblTable1 select * from tblTable1_Link I am getting the following error: Column name or number of supplied values does not match table definition. I am sure …

I'd like to display these options for selection, but I couldn't figure out the SQL query to find out the constraints of a particular column in a table. From a first glance at system tables in SQL …