Re: can I update multiple table at a time?

On Thu, 9 Oct 2008 22:12:04 -0700 (PDT)
Jagadeesh <mnjagadeesh@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello Gurus,
>
> Is it possible to update two table using single sql statement? huh?
> let me be clear
>
> I have table master with state and date field. And in history table I
> have same fields i.e., state and date. I'm writing an update statement
> to set 'open' state records  to 'closed' state after 7. both table can
> be joined using id.
>
> Any thoughts?

Use a transaction?

>
> Thanks
>


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