How to update the last N rows in table using sql query.

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How we can update the last N rows in a table using sql

Posted 28-Oct-13 0:57am

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thatraja 28-Oct-13 7:10am

last N rows based on what?

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Amol_B · Accepted Answer · 2013-10-28T01:05:00

You have provided very Little information. Here is my guess

SQL

UPDATE TABLE SET .... WHERE ID IN (select TOP N ID from TABLE order by ID DESC)

you have to change order by clause based on your criteria

Posted 28-Oct-13 1:05am

Updated 28-Oct-13 1:16am

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udayams 28-Oct-13 7:17am

Thanks for your answer

Amol_B 28-Oct-13 7:18am

You are welcome!