>I routinely receive updates to an existing table. I want to compare the old table to the new and record (in another table or view) only updated, added or delted records. I can write a program that will compare each record field by field, but can't help but think there might be an easier way.
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>Any thoughts?
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>Thanks
Two alternatives.
1) Instead of writing a loop, use SELECT statements, on the PK. This still has to be done on a field-by-field basis.
2) For the person who sends you the updated table, install an audit trail (change log). Have him send the audit trail instead of the entire table.
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