What are the differences between stored procedure and
functions in SQL Server 2000?

Answer Posted / satish kr verma

Some of the differeneces are mentioned below

Function -
1) Have to return a single value to the calling program
2) Can call functions in sql statements
3) Cannot return images

Procedures -
1) Do not return any value except assigning values to OUT
variables
2) Cannot call procedures in sql statements
3) Can return images

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