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how to update two table writing only one query?

Hi friend,
can u help me to the question-----how to update two table writing only one query?

because i failed to answer in interview.

wish u all the best
Mar 24 '07 #1
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iburyak
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It could be done through trigger.
If table has a trigger that updates another table then when you update it then another will get updates as well...

I don’t think it is the only reason you failed. It is considered a tricky question.

Good Luck.
Mar 25 '07 #2

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