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js.reddy
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 Posted - 2008-05-06 : 05:37:33
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| How can know I how may records are there in a table with out using count(*)RegardsReddy |
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harsh_athalye
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2008-05-06 : 05:44:16
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| [code]select sum(1) from table[/code]OR[code]SELECT rows FROM sysindexes WHERE id = OBJECT_ID('Sometable') AND indid < 2[/code]Note: Second alternative may not give accurate results.Harsh AthalyeIndia."The IMPOSSIBLE is often UNTRIED" |
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js.reddy
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2008-05-06 : 05:45:56
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Thanksquote:
Originally posted by harsh_athalye
select sum(1) from table ORSELECT rows FROM sysindexes WHERE id = OBJECT_ID('Sometable') AND indid < 2Note: Second alternative may not give accurate results.Harsh AthalyeIndia."The IMPOSSIBLE is often UNTRIED"
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madhivanan
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LoztInSpace
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2008-05-09 : 00:35:23
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| Why? Count(*) is the proper way |
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with out using count(*) function