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SQL uses CHARINDEX:<br />

<pre><code id="code-20-40286441-1">Select Distinct [CustomerID] From [CHILDREN] Where CHARINDEX('Jayden', [Child Name]) &gt; 0</code></pre>
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SQL uses CHARINDEX:


Select Distinct [CustomerID] From [CHILDREN] Where CHARINDEX('Jayden', [Child Name]) > 0

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Hi<br />
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I am trying to run the following query against a SQL database in my VB.net app but am getting an error that<br />
the Instr function is not recognized<br />
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Select Distinct [CustomerID] From [CHILDREN] Where Instr([Child Name],'Jayden') &gt;&nbsp;0
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Hi

I am trying to run the following query against a SQL database in my VB.net app but am getting an error that
the Instr function is not recognized

Select Distinct [CustomerID] From [CHILDREN] Where Instr([Child Name],'Jayden') > 0

VB.net SQL Instr Function

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