aakash214 (3/7/2013)

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Hi,

I have a procedure which has a code something like

My SP is dynamic something like

WHILE(@i <= @max-2)

BEGIN

SELECT @db_name = db_name, @db_server_name = db_server_name from #dbs where id = @i

SET @SQL = 'EXEC '+@db_server_name+'.'+@db_name+'.dbo.SP_NAME '+@param1+','+@param2

INSERT into #temp(...)

EXEC (@SQL)

END

When I execute SP without insert statement (without insert into #temp(..)) SP returns in 2 seconds. But, when data is inserted into temp table it takes 7-8 seconds.

Only 36 records are returned.

I tried using Table Variables but it doesn't help. Even tried Permanent table but still no use.

My question is why is INSERT.. EXEC.. taking too long time than just an EXEC .. And is there any better option than that. I tried googling out to find solution and came across various posts saying INSERT.. EXEC.. has performance impact. Few pointed out to Linked Server being slow. But, I was not able to find any solution.

Thanks for your help. Will be happy to provide any other information requried.