Using the XML Extender , you can retrieve either an entire document or the contents of elements and attributes. When you retrieve an XML column directly, the XML Extender returns the UDT as the column type.

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A primary key defines a column in a table as unique and required (null values are not allowed), whereas a unique key defines a column in a table as unique and optional (null values are allowed).

ZDNet Editor in Chief Dan Farber and Gilbane Report Editorial Director Frank Gilbane take a look at how XML can help businesses take content management to the next level. (R, webcast)

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