Downsides to “WITH SCHEMABINDING” in SQL Server?

Question

I have a database with hundreds of awkwardly named tables in it (CG001T, GH066L, etc), and I have views on every one with its \"friendly\" name (the view \"CUSTOMERS\" is \"SELE

Answer 1

If these tables are from a third-party app (they're notorious for trying hide their tables), you cause and upgrade to fail if it attempts to alter any of these tables.

You just have to alter the views without the schemabinding before the update/upgrade and then put them back. Like others have mentioned. Just takes some planning, discipline, etc.