How to check a column in a table ,value, update

Posted by Raja_89 under C# on 9/18/2013 | Points: 10 | Views : 1397 | Status : [Member] | Replies : 3
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I am a updating a column in a table using update statement
Is it possible to check that column has updated with new value with a keyword in sql server




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Posted by: Bandi on: 9/18/2013 [Member] [MVP] Platinum | Points: 25

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Yes we should write triggers to know the column has been updated....
Can you explain your scenario clearly... we will provide you the solution/workaround

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Posted by: Bandi on: 9/18/2013 [Member] [MVP] Platinum | Points: 25

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Sample of UPDATE Trigger to know the lastname in Employees table has been updated
CREATE TRIGGER tr_Employees_U on Employees FOR UPDATE AS

IF UPDATE(lastname)
BEGIN
SELECT 'LastName is updated'
RETURN
END
GO


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Posted by: Bandi on: 9/18/2013 [Member] [MVP] Platinum | Points: 25

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CREATE TRIGGER tr_Employees_U on Employees FOR UPDATE AS

IF ( DELETED.LastName != INSERTED.LastName) -- Checking for new value update
BEGIN
SELECT "LastName is updated with new value'
END
GO


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