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 Blob datatype under sql server table

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reddymade
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Posted - 2006-06-05 : 10:32:40
I would like to use blob datatype column, i don't see under the datatypes available.

I have a byte content of mp3 files which are small in size like 15kb.

could you please tell me how can i use Blob objects under column datatypes in a table.

Thank you.

madhivanan
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22864 Posts

Posted - 2006-06-05 : 10:35:42
Instead of storing the files, store only physical path using varchar column. Otherwise you need to use Image datatype. Read these
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2000/reskit/part3/c1161.mspx
http://www.aspfaq.com/show.asp?id=2149

Madhivanan

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afrika
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2706 Posts

Posted - 2006-06-05 : 16:00:38
As Maddy said above, its best practice not to store images in SQL server. however have a look at these

http://www.sqlteam.com/item.asp?ItemID=986
http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=37980
http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=45564

also see
http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55210
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