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DB2 query - Search on all fields

 
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Vimmy
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 5:25 pm    Post subject: DB2 query - Search on all fields Reply with quote
Hi,
I am not sure if this is a valid question...
Is it possible to search for a keyword in a DB2 table without knowing in which the DB2 field the keyword will be present ??
Basically , is it possible to search on all fields in a DB2 table ???

Thanks,
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kolusu
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Vimmy,

Couple of options.

1. Code all the columns in the WHERE clause.

ex:

Code:


SELECT *
    FROM TABLE
  WHERE COL_1 LIKE '%SEARCH STRING%'
      OR  COL_2 LIKE '%SEARCH STRING%'
 ...


2. Unload the table and use sort/file-aid to select the desired records.

Hope this helps...

Cheers

Kolusu
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Kolusu,

Quote:

2. Unload the table and use sort/file-aid to select the desired records.


Good Thinking....You are really great in providing alternate solutions when the answer is 'NO'/'NOT POSSIBLE'. Excellent.

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Phantom
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