How to copy a huge table data into another table in SQL Server

Question

I have a table with 3.4 million rows. I want to copy this whole data into another table.

I am performing this task using the below query:

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Answer 1

Here's another way of transferring large tables. I've just transferred 105 million rows between two servers using this. Quite quick too.

1. Right-click on the database and choose Tasks/Export Data.
2. A wizard will take you through the steps but you choosing your SQL server client as the data source and target will allow you to select the database and table(s) you wish to transfer.

For more information, see https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertutorial/202/simple-way-to-export-data-from-sql-server/