Syntax strictly depends on which SQL DBMS you’re using. Here are some ways to do it in ANSI/ISO (aka should work on any SQL DBMS), MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle. Be advised that my suggested ANSI/ISO method will typically be much slower than the other two methods, but if you’re using a SQL DBMS other … Read more
You can use OPENROWSET for this. Have a look. I’ve also included the sp_configure code to enable Ad Hoc Distributed Queries, in case it isn’t already enabled. CREATE PROC getBusinessLineHistory AS BEGIN SELECT * FROM sys.databases END GO sp_configure ‘Show Advanced Options’, 1 GO RECONFIGURE GO sp_configure ‘Ad Hoc Distributed Queries’, 1 GO RECONFIGURE GO … Read more
Syntax: ALTER TABLE {TABLENAME} ADD {COLUMNNAME} {TYPE} {NULL|NOT NULL} CONSTRAINT {CONSTRAINT_NAME} DEFAULT {DEFAULT_VALUE} WITH VALUES Example: ALTER TABLE SomeTable ADD SomeCol Bit NULL –Or NOT NULL. CONSTRAINT D_SomeTable_SomeCol –When Omitted a Default-Constraint Name is autogenerated. DEFAULT (0)–Optional Default-Constraint. WITH VALUES –Add if Column is Nullable and you want the Default Value for Existing Records. Notes: … Read more