Usign sp_help to Describe a Table in SQL Server
The sp_help is a system stored procedure provided by the SQL Server, which is a built-in utility that provides a detailed description of a table or a view in SQL Server. Following is the syntax to use sp_help procedure:
Syntax:
EXEC sp_help 'table_name';
where:
- EXEC: is used to execute the stored procedures.
- table_name: is the name of the table you want to describe.
Example
To describe the above table Customers using sp_help we will have to run the following query
EXEC sp_help 'Customers';
Output:
Explanation: The above query uses the system procedure help to return a detailed grid view to describe the table. The output table describes every detail for the table customer including the name of the columns, data type, precision, nullability, length, and many more information about the table customers.
SQL Server Describe Table
SQL Server is a widely used Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that allows users to create and manage databases effectively. When working with databases in SQL Server it is essential to understand the schema of the tables present in the database. Describing a table means getting information about the structure and metadata of the table. In this article, we will learn how to describe a table in SQL Server.