Table Normalization (Parse comma separated fields into individual records)

Question

I have a table like this:

Device

DeviceId   Parts

1          Part1, Part2, Part3
2          Part2, Part3, Part4
3          Part1
         


        

Answer 1

Have a look at using fn_Split to create a table variable from the comma separated values. You can then use this to drive your insert.

EDIT: Actually, I think you may still need a cursor. Leaving this answer incase fn_Split helps.