linq to sql Distinct and orderby

Question

var result = table1.Join(table2, o => o.ProgramID, t => t.ProgramID, (o, t) => new { o.ProgramID, t.Program })
         .OrderBy(t => t.Program)
                 


        

Answer 1

Profile the two queries, comparing stats-IO and the actual execution plan. It is entirely possible that it makes zero difference to the SQL server.

If you really want known TSQL, use ExecuteQuery-of-T and pass in the TSQL yourself. Maybe include some lock hints too (most commonly: NOLOCK)