|  | Posted by Roy Harvey on 06/28/07 16:42 
On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 16:22:12 -0000, db55 <chfran@gmail.com> wrote:
 >How does the phrase "Is Not Null" in the where clause effect the
 >effectiveness of a query?
 >
 >If it is a determent to the effectiveness of the query, how do you
 >work around it?
 >
 >Thanks,
 
 It really isn't an issue in general, with is the only way your
 question can be answered.  If you provide a specific case a more
 specific response might be possible.
 
 If the requirement is to test that something is NOT NULL then it is
 intrinsic to the effectiveness of the query - the query can't be
 writen without it.
 
 As far as the efficiency of the query, the optimizer will do the best
 it can to take advantage of any appropriate indexes when choosing an
 execution plan.
 
 Roy Harvey
 Beacon Falls, CT
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