>Suppose, you need to calculate running total and you don't want to use quirky update idea. Then cursor will perform better than set based solutions. > >There are few other situations where cursor performs better. > >That's debatable. I'm not saying cursors are the root of ALL evil, but that's debatable. > >In addition, what if you need to send an e-mail? If so, you will have to use a cursor. > >That's what SSIS is for. :)
