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SQL Server show list of tables from a database with a parameter for the Database name
Hi Guys,
I have the below query that shows a list of tables and number of rows and total space in GB. This query works really well, however I would like to create a stored procedure whereby I can add a parameter to choose what database on the same server to query?
Currently this query would only work based on the current database that I am in. Basically the premise is that I have a simple application where an admin can change the database name via a dropdown and that will show the below queries results bases on the db name selected.
I don't know how to create a stored proc without hardcoding an if statement to set the 'USE' statement. I would rather avoid dynamic sql if that makes sense but Google seems to be pointing that way. If I have to then so be it:)
I would kindly appreciate any assistance in helping me resolve this issue?
I have the below query that shows a list of tables and number of rows and total space in GB. This query works really well, however I would like to create a stored procedure whereby I can add a parameter to choose what database on the same server to query?
Currently this query would only work based on the current database that I am in. Basically the premise is that I have a simple application where an admin can change the database name via a dropdown and that will show the below queries results bases on the db name selected.
I don't know how to create a stored proc without hardcoding an if statement to set the 'USE' statement. I would rather avoid dynamic sql if that makes sense but Google seems to be pointing that way. If I have to then so be it:)
I would kindly appreciate any assistance in helping me resolve this issue?
SELECT s.name + '.' + t.name AS [Table Name], part.rows AS [Total Rows In Table - Modified], CAST(SUM(DISTINCT au.total_pages)
* 8 / 1024.000 / 1024.000 AS NUMERIC(18, 3)) AS [Table's Total Space In GB]
FROM sys.tables AS t INNER JOIN
sys.schemas AS s ON t.schema_id = s.schema_id INNER JOIN
sys.indexes AS idx ON t.object_id = idx.object_id INNER JOIN
sys.partitions AS part ON idx.object_id = part.object_id AND idx.index_id = part.index_id INNER JOIN
sys.allocation_units AS au ON part.partition_id = au.container_id INNER JOIN
sys.filegroups AS fGrp ON idx.data_space_id = fGrp.data_space_id INNER JOIN
sys.database_files AS Df ON Df.data_space_id = fGrp.data_space_id
WHERE (t.is_ms_shipped = 0) AND (idx.object_id > 255)
GROUP BY t.name, s.name, part.rows
ORDER BY [Table's Total Space In GB] DESC
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Hi Nitin,
Thanks for that, however as you explicitly mentioned if it is not encouraged then I won't bother :(. Thanks for the tip so I can safely conclude that it isn't possible then?
Thanks for that, however as you explicitly mentioned if it is not encouraged then I won't bother :(. Thanks for the tip so I can safely conclude that it isn't possible then?
A stored procedure is part of a database, so or you create it in the master database and use a dynamic query where you can change the database by using the USE command or you can have the same stored procedure replicated to every database and then you can call it like this:
EXEC database.dbo.sp_name
It is definitely possible. Did you refer to the hyperlink I posted. All I was mentioning what is written at the end of that article.
It should be noted that adding objects to the master database is not generally considered a good practice, so I don't make use of this feature on production servers.
Hi Vitor,
I did think of that approach but would you be kind as to elaborate on how I could declare the DB name in the stored proc within the master database?
I did think of that approach but would you be kind as to elaborate on how I could declare the DB name in the stored proc within the master database?
Personally, I don't have nothing against creating objects in master database. Especially if they intended to perform generic tasks.
What most of DBAs do, is to creating their private database in all SQL Server instances that they manage so they can use it for this kind of stuffs that will help with their daily tasks.
What most of DBAs do, is to creating their private database in all SQL Server instances that they manage so they can use it for this kind of stuffs that will help with their daily tasks.
I did think of that approach but would you be kind as to elaborate on how I could declare the DB name in the stored proc within the master database?It's only creating a dynamic SQL:
CREATE PROC sp_getFileSizes (@DB_Name AS system)
AS
DECLARE @MySQL VARCHAR(MAX)
SET @MySQL = 'USE ' + @DB_Name + '
SELECT s.name + ''.'' + t.name AS [Table Name], part.rows AS [Total Rows In Table - Modified], CAST(SUM(DISTINCT au.total_pages)
* 8 / 1024.000 / 1024.000 AS NUMERIC(18, 3)) AS [Tables Total Space In GB]
FROM sys.tables AS t INNER JOIN
sys.schemas AS s ON t.schema_id = s.schema_id INNER JOIN
sys.indexes AS idx ON t.object_id = idx.object_id INNER JOIN
sys.partitions AS part ON idx.object_id = part.object_id AND idx.index_id = part.index_id INNER JOIN
sys.allocation_units AS au ON part.partition_id = au.container_id INNER JOIN
sys.filegroups AS fGrp ON idx.data_space_id = fGrp.data_space_id INNER JOIN
sys.database_files AS Df ON Df.data_space_id = fGrp.data_space_id
WHERE (t.is_ms_shipped = 0) AND (idx.object_id > 255)
GROUP BY t.name, s.name, part.rows
ORDER BY [Tables Total Space In GB] DESC'
EXEC @MySQL
Hi Vitor,
Thanks for the stored proc, I am getting an error on the parameter variale @DB_Name has an invalid type. I am guessing it should be a VARCHAR(256)??
Thanks for the stored proc, I am getting an error on the parameter variale @DB_Name has an invalid type. I am guessing it should be a VARCHAR(256)??
Sorry, didn't test it. Here's the correct version:
CREATE PROC sp_getFileSizes (@DB_Name AS VARCHAR(MAX))
AS
DECLARE @MySQL VARCHAR(MAX)
SET @MySQL = 'USE ' + @DB_Name + '
SELECT s.name + ''.'' + t.name AS [Table Name], part.rows AS [Total Rows In Table - Modified], CAST(SUM(DISTINCT au.total_pages)
* 8 / 1024.000 / 1024.000 AS NUMERIC(18, 3)) AS [Tables Total Space In GB]
FROM sys.tables AS t INNER JOIN
sys.schemas AS s ON t.schema_id = s.schema_id INNER JOIN
sys.indexes AS idx ON t.object_id = idx.object_id INNER JOIN
sys.partitions AS part ON idx.object_id = part.object_id AND idx.index_id = part.index_id INNER JOIN
sys.allocation_units AS au ON part.partition_id = au.container_id INNER JOIN
sys.filegroups AS fGrp ON idx.data_space_id = fGrp.data_space_id INNER JOIN
sys.database_files AS Df ON Df.data_space_id = fGrp.data_space_id
WHERE (t.is_ms_shipped = 0) AND (idx.object_id > 255)
GROUP BY t.name, s.name, part.rows
ORDER BY [Tables Total Space In GB] DESC'
EXEC(@MySQL)
GO
@databarracks, however, from your original post, I gather you were averse to dynamic sql. Not too keen to use it if it is the only option available.
Yes I was, what I was trying to say is that if it was the only option then I would use it..hence 'If I have to then so be it:)'
Again this is something that is only used by 3 people within the organisation nothing public about it
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