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How can I alter a primary key constraint using SQL syntax?

I have a table that is missing a column in its primary key constraint. Instead of editing it through SQL Server, I want to put this in a script to add it as part of our update scripts.

What syntax can I use to do this? Must I drop and recreate the key constraint?

Solution

  • Yes. The only way would be to drop the constraint with an Alter table then recreate it.

    ALTER TABLE <Table_Name>
DROP CONSTRAINT <constraint_name>

ALTER TABLE <Table_Name>
ADD CONSTRAINT <constraint_name> PRIMARY KEY (<Column1>,<Column2>)