How to get table list in database, using MS SQL 2008?

Question

I want to verify if a table exists in a database, and if it doesn\'t exist, to create it. How can I get a list of all the tables in the current database?

I could get the

Answer 1

This should give you a list of all the tables in your database

SELECT Distinct TABLE_NAME FROM information_schema.TABLES

So you can use it similar to your database check.

If NOT EXISTS(SELECT Distinct TABLE_NAME FROM information_schema.TABLES Where TABLE_NAME = 'Your_Table')
BEGIN
    --CREATE TABLE Your_Table
END
GO