how to create array column and how to retrive in sqlserver

hi

i am using database sqlserver,
i am searching for varray concept like in oracle to store multiple values in a single column(as array column) like that shell i do in sql server

1.how to create array column in a table using sqlserver

if possible how can i use select query for that

there is no array concept in sql server. you can however store the values as a concatenated string with a delimiter and use some custom function to parse through the string to split them up.|||

Try the link below for samples using the string functions in SQL Server and Oracle PL/SQL is closer to C++ than T-SQL. I would also look at Ken Henderson books at my local bookstore run a search for String functions in the BOL(books online). Hope this helps.

http://vyaskn.tripod.com/passing_arrays_to_stored_procedures.htm

|||Why do you want to store multiple values in a single column? Thishas some pretty huge implications from a relational modelingstandpoint, not to mention the fact that it's going to kill performanceif you ever need to query the thing. If you can post someinformation about what business problem you're trying to solve, I'mcertian we can help you find a better solution.

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Sorry I forgot I have a link with SQL Server Arrays. Try the link below. Hope this helps.

http://www.sommarskog.se/arrays-in-sql.html