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In SQL Server, what is the difference between the following two-
Right click on a database object (table/view) and opt for Drop table (i.e. Script table as -> DROP To -> New Query Editor Window)
Right click on a database object (table/view) and opt for Delete.
I tried them both and both perform the same action. Any reason for having two options for the same thing? Is the Delete option just a crude way of dropping the DB object?
Just for the record – I’m using SS2008.
In the delete object GUI, on top there is a ‘script’ option which gives the t-sql statement which is plain drop table statement. Where as when you go for the drop table option, the t-sql generated would perform drop only if the table exists in the sys.objects table.