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What is a SQL batch?
A batch of SQL statements is a group of two or more SQL statements or a single SQL statement that has the same effect as a group of two or more SQL statements. In some implementations, the entire batch statement is executed before any results are available. Note that there is no semicolon after the last statement.
What is SQL RPC?
The RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is the stored procedure/ad hoc sql statement being run remotely from source SQL Server to the other SQL Server using the Linked Server.
What is RPC in SQL Server Profiler?
An RPC is a parameterized SQL request sent from the application, which could be a stored procedure call or parameterized batch of one or more statements. RPC completed is of interest to determine the duration of the entire proc call.
What’s the difference between a RPC and a batch?
A batch from Management Studio, an RPC call (which is either a batch or a stored procedure call) from an external application, a procedure execution from Management Studio. Each of them is formed of TSQL statements, so this Profiler class is useful in case you want to expand the execution further, to see what’s actually executed.
What does a batch mean in SQL Server?
An SQL batch is a set of one or more statements grouped together and separated by a GO statement. EG: more SELECT and INSERT statements form a batch if they have a GO at the end.
Where does a RPC call in SQL come from?
A RPC call is a call that comes from a client application to the database. EG: a windows service, a web application, a windows app, whatever needs a connection to the database actually makes a RPC call. Now, in Profiler you’ll see everything that touches the database server.
How is a batch separator used in SQL Server?
A batch is a group of one or more Transact-SQL statements sent at the same time from an application to SQL Server for execution. Go is a batch separator used in most client application including SSMS. SQL Server compiles the statements of a batch into a single executable unit, called an execution plan.