SQL Server Stored Procedures

Introduction to Stored Procedures

Stored procedures are precompiled SQL code modules that you can execute by name. They offer several benefits, including improved performance, enhanced security, and easier maintenance.

This page provides an overview of stored procedures, including their definition, advantages, and how to create and use them.

Creating Stored Procedures

You can create stored procedures using the CREATE PROCEDURE statement. Here's a basic example:

CREATE PROCEDURE MyStoredProcedure
    @Param1 INT,
    @Param2 VARCHAR(50)
AS
BEGIN
    -- SQL statements here
    SELECT @Param1, @Param2;
END;

Executing Stored Procedures

Stored procedures are executed using the EXECUTE statement. Here's an example:

EXECUTE MyStoredProcedure 10, 'Hello';