SQL Server 2008 SELECT * FROM @variable?

Question

It is possible?

DECLARE @vTableName varchar(50)

SET @vTableName = (SELECT TableName FROM qms_Types WHERE Id = 1)

SELECT * FROM @vTableName

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Answer 1

The only way you can do this is through Dynamic SQL which refers to the practice of creating a T-SQL text and executing it using the sp_executesql (or simply exec)

Here is a helpful link about dynamic sql The Curse and Blessings of Dynamic SQL.

You should really think whether or not this is a case for dynamic sql or if there is another way for you to perform this operation.