Re: SQL VS QUERY

["Steve Landess" <steve_landess@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

IMO, the SQL tools are for:

1) power users (who you trust to NOT use 'DELETE * from FILEXXX')
2) IT dept. users
3) required if using embedded SQL in your programs

Query is better for ad-hoc reporting, since the user interface allows
relatively unsophisticated users the ability to quickly create and format
reports.

If I were told that I could only have 1 tool, I'd probably choose Query.

If you have AS/400 query, you can create code a SQL statement in a source
member and use CRTQMQRY to compile it, then use STRQMQRY to run it, giving
the same results as you would get using interactive SQL, without the syntax
checker.

Also, the CRTQMQRY & STRQMQRY commands can be secured to only authorized
users, so as to prevent a novice from hosing up the system.


HTH

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From: "Bob Carl" <bcarl@knapheide.com>
To: "Midrange Computing Technical NewsGroup for ISeries"
<midrange-l@midrange.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 10:08 AM
Subject: SQL VS QUERY


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My account is getting ready to purchase some sort of IBM ISeries Query tool,
SQL tools, or both.  I have been asked to provide justification for
investment in the SQL tool over or in addition to Query.

Can you use SQL in a CL in the same fashion as query, such as to create a
file(Like OPNQRYF). I would think you can.  I am wondering if we can scrap
query all together in favor of SQL (RUNSQL). Right now we do not use SQL for
anything but transferring data, such as in Excel or Client Access, but
considering its industry presence, it seems like a no-brainer.   Please
submit to me your best arguments for using SQL, and if it can replace Query
completely and easily.

 Thanks in advance.

Bob Carl, Senior Systems Analyst
Knapheide Manufacturing Company
217-223-1848 Ext. 2397
Fax: 217-223-1947

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