IF Condition in an SQL query

Question

I\'m a newbie to SQL Server. Please help me to write the following Logic in a query.

If getnow() > today 4 PM
Then
    SELECT *
    FROM table
    WHERE M         


        

Answer 1

IF DATEPART(HOUR, GETDATE()) > 16
BEGIN
    -- SELECT statement
END
ELSE 
BEGIN
    -- SELECT statement
END

It does not have to be in a stored procedure.

Answer 2

You need a stored procedure to do this in SQL. Have a look at the docs here http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa174792(v=sql.80).aspx