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Forenames
This collection of SQL artefacts can be used to randomly generate forename values, either singularly or in batches of up to 10000 values.
All procedures and functions described below generate values based on the values in [Reference].[Forename]. It is recommended that this table be populated with prerandomised data.
This table can be populated by executing the procedure [Reference].[usp_Populate_Forename]. Values can be added to, or removed from this table, but the following rules must be enforced:
- Values for ForenameSK must be continuous and have no gaps.
- [SystemControl].[ReferenceControl] must be maintained so that the value for MaxReferenceSK accurately reflects the number of records in [Reference].[Forename].
The table can be repopluated, resolving any breaches of the above rules, by executing procedure [Reference].[usp_Maintain_Forename].
This function will return a random forename value. As a function; this method can be used to easily assign a value to an variable, or to update a field on a table.
Example usages:
Declare @forename varchar(50)
Select @forename = [SingleValue].[ufn_Get_forename]()
This procedure will return a random forename value. The generated value is returned via the output parameter @forename, can be captured in a variable, or passed back to a calling application.
Example usages:
Declare @forename varchar(50)
exec SingleValue.usp_Get_forename @forename out
Select @forename
This procedure will return the next available forename value. This method, whilst not strictly random, ensures that values are allocated evenly over time. The generated value is returned via the output parameter @forename, and so can be captured in a variable, or passed back to a calling application.
Example usages:
Declare @forename varchar(50)
exec Fountain.usp_Get_forename @forename out
Select @forename
This procedure will return up to 10000 random forename values. This procedure has the following input parameter:
| Parameter | Data Type | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
| @QuantityRequired | smallint | None |
A recordset with the following structure is returned:
| Field Name | Data Type |
|---|---|
| Forename | varchar(50) |
This method is useful for inserting bulk data directly in to a table, or as an ETL source.
Example Usage:
exec [BulkValue].[usp_Get_forename] 100
This procedure will return up to 10000 forename values. This method, whilst not strictly random, ensures that values are evenly allocated over time. This procedure has the following input parameter:
| Parameter | Data Type | Default Value |
|---|---|---|
| @QuantityRequired | smallint | None |
A recordset with the following structure is returned:
| Field Name | Data Type |
|---|---|
| forename | varchar(50) |
This method is useful for inserting bulk data directly in to a table, or as an ETL source.
Example Usage:
exec BulkFountain.[usp_Get_forename] 1000