Returns the property number of the property with the supplied property-name.

Syntax

PROPERTY_NUMBER( property-name )

Parameters

Returns

INT

Remarks

Each property has both a number and a name, but the number is subject to change between releases, and should not be used as a reliable identifier for a given property. In cases where either property number or property name can be used, it is preferable to use the property name. Always use the PROPERTY_NUMBER function to ensure that the property number is current for the server being used.

See also

• Connection, database, and database server properties

Standards and compatibility

Example

The following statement returns an integer value. The actual value changes from release to release.

SELECT PROPERTY_NUMBER( 'PAGESIZE' );