>>>In any case, if you want to get the last inserted value you
MUST use either SCOPE_IDENTITY() or OUTPUT clause (preferable). All other identity functions/variables are not reliable / not what you need.
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>>Ok. Thanks.
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>You're welcome.
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>See also
http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2007/03/25/sql-server-identity-vs-scope_identity-vs-ident_current-retrieve-last-inserted-identity-of-record/ - it provides a great explanation.
Thank you. I will read this blog entry.
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