How to create table in SQL server?
To create a table in SQL Server, you can use SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) or execute SQL commands using a query window. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create a table:
Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS):
- Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance.
- In the Object Explorer pane, expand the database where you want to create the table.
- Right-click on the "Tables" folder and select "New Table."
- A new query window will open with a template for creating a table.
- Define the columns of the table by specifying the column name, data type, and any additional constraints.
For example:
Replace "TableName" with the desired name for your table and define the columns according to your requirements.
- Optionally, you can specify constraints such as primary key, foreign key, unique, or check constraints on the columns.
For example, to add a primary key constraint:
- Click the "Execute" button or press F5 to create the table.
Using SQL Commands:
- Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance.
- Open a new query window by clicking "New Query" in the toolbar or pressing Ctrl+N.
- Execute the following SQL command to create a table:
CREATE TABLE TableName
(
Column1 INT,
Column2 VARCHAR(50),
Column3 DATE
);
Replace "TableName" with the desired name for your table and define the columns according to your requirements.
- Optionally, you can specify constraints such as primary key, foreign key, unique, or check constraints on the columns.
For example, to add a primary key constraint:
CREATE TABLE TableName
(
Column1 INT PRIMARY KEY,
Column2 VARCHAR(50),
Column3 DATE
);
- Execute the query by clicking the "Execute" button or pressing F5 to create the table.
After executing the command or completing the steps, the table will be created in the specified database. You can then start inserting data into the table or modify it as needed using SQL commands or SSMS.