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What is HOLDLOCK in SQL?



Posted By: Avi Date: 1 October 2010 11:26:07 AM
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HOLDLOCK option directs the SQL server to hold shared lock untill and unless the transaction is completed.


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Date: 1 October 2010 11:26:07 AM
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