Return all tables that contain a specific field

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Return all tables that contain a specific field

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Sql newbie1
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Posted - 2011-03-03 : 17:29:18

Hi guys

Does anyone know if its possible to run a query to return all tables that contain a specific field?

tkizer
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Posted - 2011-03-03 : 17:30:29

Yes:

select TABLE_NAME
from INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS
where COLUMN_NAME = 'TheColumnNameToSearch'
order by TABLE_NAME

Tara Kizer
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X002548
Not Just a Number

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Posted - 2011-03-03 : 17:49:50

tsk...

Tables don't contain "fields"

Brett

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Sql newbie1
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Posted - 2011-03-04 : 03:23:59

Sorry column, thanks tkizer

tkizer
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Posted - 2011-03-04 : 05:50:45

You're welcome, glad to help.

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