"Brian" <boneill_at_calpoly.edu> wrote in message
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> Hello,
>
> My question is whether or not is okay to update a primary key
> value as long as it is still unique (assuming no foreign key relations).
> Do most databases allow this, or is it necessary to delete the old
> record and re-insert with the new primary key?
>
> TIA,
> Brian
>
OK, no foreign key relations.
In Oracle, yes you can do it.
But I'd be suspicious of the design, though.
Why do you need to change the PK?
Have you got the right PK?
Paul
Received on Fri Mar 22 2002 - 16:01:34 CST
