SQL Server INSERT Command Tutorial

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By: Jeremy Kadlec

Overview

I need to be able to add data to my tables.  I have found the INSERT command, but I want to find out if you can provide me with some examples.  I am hoping to see some code examples to see if I can pick-up any tips or tricks.  Check out this tutorial to learn about the SQL Server INSERT command. 

Explanation

You are correct, the INSERT command is used in SQL Server to add records to a table. It is a fairly straightforward command that can be used in ad-hoc code and stored procedures. Let's cover the following topics in this tip:

• Sample table
• Simple INSERT statement
• Verify the INSERT commands
• INSERT command with variables
• INSERT stored procedure
• Automatically generating an INSERT statement in SQL Server Management Studio
• INSERT INTO a SQL Server table with IDENTITY column
• INSERT INTO a SQL Server table with a SELECT statement
• INSERT INTO a new table with the SELECT INTO command in SQL Server

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