Bit of a funny one

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Extract from the execution plan (input value = 1)

(Scalar Operator(CASE WHEN [@i]=(1) THEN (10.00) ELSE CASE WHEN [@i]=(2) THEN (20.00) ELSE CASE WHEN...

Nothing one cannot do in SQL, but as Phil said, not for the faint-hearted

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My thought is that the NP will be packaged in a TCP/IP packet over the network, adds an overhead so it reverts to pure TCP/IP by default, not certain though.

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Quick thought, is port 445 open on both servers?

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Few thoughts:

1. Strongly recommend that you don't use the TEXT data type, better options are either VARCHAR(MAX) or NVARCHAR(MAX)

2. Using FOR XML PATH() is simpler and more legible than FOR...

3 words that...

hi,

I would like to convert the result of a SELECT FOR XML query into a text field to be able to manipulate the result in my development language.

if there...

Best wishes Steve and hopefully a speedy recovery for your daughter

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Happy new year guys and girls

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