Because the SQL procedure is based on the Structured Query Language, it works somewhat differently than some SAS procedures. For example, the SQL procedure executes without a RUN statement when a ...

The SQL Procedure Pass-Through Facility is an extension to the SQL procedure that enables you to send DBMS-specific statements to a database management system and to retrieve DBMS data directly.

Key fact A procedure is a small section of a program that performs a specific task. Procedures can be used repeatedly throughout a program. A real-life example of a procedure is brushing your teeth.

This prevents SQL Server from making assumptions based on the way the stored procedure is called the first time and picking a plan that is inefficient for different parameters.<BR><BR>Does not ...