How to select last two inserted rows

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Hi,

I want to select last inserted two rows from my table. How can I do that?

Secondly I have an Employee Table I want to select those 5 employee whose salary is maximum.

Please guide

Posted 15-Feb-11 1:47am

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Updated 15-Feb-11 14:29pm

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Sandeep Mewara 15-Feb-11 9:43am

Any effort?

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Sharma Richa · Accepted Answer · 2011-02-15T01:59:00

Solution 1

SQL

SELECT TOP(2) * FROM [tablename] ORDER BY Id DESC

second is

SQL

SELECT TOP(5) * FROM [table] ORDER BY salary DESC

Posted 15-Feb-11 1:59am

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Updated 15-Feb-11 14:23pm

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Pravin Patil, Mumbai 15-Feb-11 8:31am

Good answer Richa....