Important Points About SQL MERGE Statement
- The SQL MERGE statement combines INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations into a single statement, allowing for efficient data synchronization between source and target tables.
- It provides flexibility in customizing complex SQL scripts by handling multiple data manipulation operations in a single transaction.
- The SQL MERGE statement is commonly used in scenarios like maintaining Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD) in data warehouses.
- Proper indexing, optimized join conditions, and filtering the source table for necessary records can optimize the performance of the MERGE statement.
SQL MERGE Statement
SQL MERGE Statement combines INSERT, DELETE, and UPDATE statements into one single query.
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