Blob field may do the trick but wouldn't it easier to store it on the drive?
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From: "I.SivaramaKrishnan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 17:05
Subject: storing files in database
> Hi all,
>
> Basically I have a requirement where I have to store xml files in the
database.
> The table that I visualised for the purpose will contain two columns, one
being
> the key (varchar) and the other for the xml file. What data type should I
use
> for the second column.
>
> Are there any inherent problems with the above mentioned design like size
of the
> file, or any other limitations that I don't foresee.
>
> Please let me know your thoughts.
>
> Awaiting your reply.
>
> Thanks & Regards
>
> I. Siva
>
> --
> Sivaramakrishnan I
> AdventNet (India) Development center. Madras, India.
> Phone: 91 44 243 2414
>
>
>
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