Home Forums SQL Server 2014 Development - SQL Server 2014 Can you count columns from sys.partition table, if not is select count(1) the fastest way ? RE: Can you count columns from sys.partition table, if not is select count(1) the fastest way ?

  • May 6, 2014 at 1:03 pm

    #1711231

    Yes, you can use sys.partitions if you want unfiltered row count. If you want to query the table directly, then SELECT COUNT(*) ...

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