Embedded SQL is a superset of Transact-SQL that allows you to embed Transact-SQL statements in application programs written in a language such as COBOL. Embedded SQL includes all Transact-SQL statements, as well as certain extensions needed to use Transact-SQL in an application program
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Embedded SQL/COBOL programs that have been precompiled with the cobpre precompiler provide a simple method for retrieving, inserting, or modifying data stored in any SQL Server®/Adaptive Server® database.