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nheijmink
Starting Member
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 Posted - 2008-01-20 : 08:44:31
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Hi
i am just an beginner with sql and i am quite sure this will be a simple question
i am looking for a methode to count the number of records how can i do this?
greetz
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spirit1
Cybernetic Yak Master
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Posted - 2008-01-20 : 09:13:38
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select count(*) from yourTable
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
2179 Posts |
Posted - 2008-01-21 : 03:39:45
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select rows from sysindexes where id = OBJECT_ID(myTable) and indid < 2
This query will probably be quicker , but is not as reliable as : SELECT count(*) from myTable
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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak
5072 Posts |
Posted - 2008-01-21 : 09:59:05
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or
SELECT rows FROM sys.partitions WHERE object_id = object_id('YourTable'); |
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madhivanan
Premature Yak Congratulator
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Posted - 2008-01-21 : 10:55:48
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quote:
Originally posted by jackv
select rows from sysindexes where id = OBJECT_ID(myTable) and indid < 2
This query will probably be quicker , but is not as reliable as : SELECT count(*) from myTable
Jack Vamvas
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Provided you run DBCC updateusage for accuracy
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nheijmink
Starting Member
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Posted - 2008-01-26 : 11:06:31
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tnks 4 your help |
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Count records