SQL - Inserting a row and returning primary key

Question

I have a little witty problem. Say, I inserted a row with some data in a table where a primary key is present. How would one \"SELECT\" the primary key of the row one just i

Answer 1

For MS SQL Server:

SCOPE_IDENTITY() will return you the last generated identity value within your current scope:

SELECT SCOPE_IDENTITY() AS NewID

Answer 2

SQL Server:

You can use @@IDENTITY. After an insert statement, you can run:

select @@identity

This will give you the primary key of the record you just inserted. If you are planning to use it later, I suggest saving it:

set @MyIdentity = @@identity

If you are using this in a stored procedure and want to access it back in your application, make sure to have nocount off.