May 10, 2002 at 1:57 pm
Okay, I've spent over an hour looking for a comprehensive listing of all SQL Server 7.0 (or higher) data types and a description of each one (such as limitations, specs etc.). Where are they?! It seems I would be able to find a nice, complete table somehwere for reference sake, but I've been unsuccessful in over an hour. I've searched the Web in general using Google and Lycos, all of Microsoft.com's sites and even a few SQL Server books! Please help if you can refer me to a good source. I give up for now. 🙂
Edited by - dspeaker on 05/10/2002 1:59:25 PM
May 10, 2002 at 2:04 pm
BOL has some info, search for Data Types, then pick described under it in the index.
Andy
May 10, 2002 at 11:16 pm
Am I the only ONE that doesn't know what "BOL" means? (sorry -- I'm new here) Is it a website? A store? I've tried BOL.COM and BOOKSONLINE.COM, but neither seem to fit the description of what I should be looking for. I use to consider myself resourceful, but today... I guess today is just NOT my day. Any further help or clarification will be appreciated.
May 11, 2002 at 7:07 am
Sorry for the lack of clarity, its Books Online, the standard SQL help file.
Andy
May 11, 2002 at 9:23 am
I recently posted a topic on FAQ "How can I quickly get information of the built in or user-defined data types in the database?" -
it will give you exactly what you are looking for
http://www.sqlservercentral.com/faq/viewfaqanswer.asp?faqid=255
May 11, 2002 at 12:30 pm
May 11, 2002 at 7:19 pm
I got to say great pointing out the undocumented SP, will have to check it out a bit myself.
"Don't roll your eyes at me. I will tape them in place." (Teacher on Boston Public)
May 11, 2002 at 9:29 pm
Thanks, guys!
I'm always wondering why this and a lot of other very useful stored procs are undocumented, what is wrong with puting info in BOL?
May 12, 2002 at 1:58 am
Is MS frightened of not revealing SPs codes? 😉
Then better they encrypt them. Whats your opinion!
Paras Shah
Evision Technologies
Mumbai, India
Paras Shah
Evision Technologies
Mumbai, India
May 12, 2002 at 2:00 am
Is MS frightened of not revealing SPs codes? 😉
Then better they encrypt them. Whats your opinion!
Paras Shah
Evision Technologies
Mumbai, India
Paras Shah
Evision Technologies
Mumbai, India
May 12, 2002 at 9:07 am
Not sure they have a problem with letting people know what they do as you can find a few not documented in BOL on the KB site. More likely they just build these with a specific need for products like EM to use and don't consider the bennefits to other people.
"Don't roll your eyes at me. I will tape them in place." (Teacher on Boston Public)
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