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Performance difference between varchar2 and number

From: Paul <paulhjli_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 19:30:12 -0000
Message-ID: <tgtcm4398010ee@corp.supernews.com> 






Hi,


When I create a table with column, such as SSN. I am not sure which I 
should use, varchar2 or number. I only foucs performance. Does anybody 
know what difference bewteen using varchar2 or number?



Thanks



Paul


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