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ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 1

Ok...let's get started then. When scripting an UPDATE, always start with a SELECT. Something like this:

SELECT TOP 100 [disabled], [date created]

FROM MyTable

WHERE [date created] < '2005-06-01 00:00:00.000'

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden

JeSuisDicky SSC Enthusiast Points: 141 More actions · Answer 2

Chris Morris-439714 (7/7/2010)
Ok...let's get started then. When scripting an UPDATE, always start with a SELECT. Something like this:
SELECT TOP 100 [disabled], [date created]
FROM MyTable
WHERE [date created] < '2005-06-01 00:00:00.000'

Thanks for your help Chris, I figured it out.

ChrisM@Work SSC Guru Points: 186127 More actions · Answer 3

No worries.

Grab yourself a beginners' TSQL book, there are loads on Amazon - and get to know BOL, the SQL Server on-line help guide. Basic TSQL is quick to pick up.

Cheers

ChrisM

^{“Write the query the simplest way. If through testing it becomes clear that the performance is inadequate, consider alternative query forms.” - Gail Shaw}

For fast, accurate and documented assistance in answering your questions, please read this article.
Understanding and using APPLY, (I) and (II) Paul White
Hidden RBAR: Triangular Joins / The "Numbers" or "Tally" Table: What it is and how it replaces a loop Jeff Moden