An extended stored procedure is an extern C or C++ function, exported from a Win32 DLL, that you can call from within SQLВ Server. An extended stored procedure is called like a stored procedure, but it is run on the server like any compiled process. Unlike a SQLВ Server stored procedure, which requires you to use SQL statements, an extended stored procedure lets you use Win32 APIs.

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Create an Extended Stored Procedure: The easiest way to create a SQLВ Server extended stored procedure (XPROC) is to use the Extended Stored Procedure Wizard.
Register an Extended Stored Procedure
Add Functionality to an Extended Stored Procedure
Call an Extended Stored Procedure
Debug an Extended Stored Procedure

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