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> > It "Top" really SQL standard? Isn't it just an Access feature?
> You are right, TOP is an MS construction. (Also available in MS SQL
> Server.)
> There are no SQL standard function like TOP. But many other DBMS
> vendors have their own versions, like RDB's LIMIT.
> If you want to verify you SQL statements standard conformance, check
> out the SQL Validator: http://developer.mimer.com/validator
> It has support for SQL-92, SQL-99 and even SQL-2003 (current draft).
> Saves lots of time when developing portable applications.
I worry that the term "SQL-2003" might cause confusion with
Microsoft's Yukon. Is there still time to agree to call the ANSI/ISO
product "SQL:2003" instead, which reflects the current draft's
spelling better?
Peter Gulutzan
Author of "SQL Standards" article at http://dbazine.com/gulutzan3.html