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  • sp_pkeys and Primary Key Metadata in SQL Server

    calendar Jun 16, 2026 / Jun 19, 2026 · 6 min read · sql server sp_pkeys sys.key_constraints sys.index_columns sys.columns sys.types sys.tables sys.objects sys.schemas information_schema primary keys catalog views metadata database structure scripts  ·
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    Which columns make up a table's primary key, and in what order are they declared? For a single table, the system stored procedure sp_pkeys answers in one line; for a database-wide inventory, the catalog views behind it give you full control. This post covers both, from the quick lookup to the complete metadata query. …


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  • sp_pkeys: SQL Server Primary Key Discovery Script

    calendar Aug 9, 2025 / Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read · sql server primary keys database administration scripts sysobjects sp_pkeys dynamic sql sysobjects sys.tables sys.key_constraints INFORMATION_SCHEMA.TABLE_CONSTRAINTS  ·
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    SQL Server Primary Key Discovery Script Using sp_pkeys and sysobjects Purpose This SQL Server script generates dynamic SQL statements that can be executed to discover primary keys across all user tables in a database. It's a powerful administrative tool that helps database administrators quickly identify primary key …


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