Quickest way to clone row in SQL

Question

I want to clone multiple tables\' rows that have a single primary key (PrimKey). What\'s the quickest way to clone a row in SQL Server 2005?

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Answer 1

If you are cloning from multiple tables, the fastest way will be to use a stored procedure, so that all the queries stay on the database, and you don't pay a price for communication between the client and the server.

Once you do that, then start unit-testing, to see how long it takes to do the operation. Then begin experimenting with changing it, based on suggestions you get, and see if you get any improvement.