Using SQL Server as a DB queue with multiple clients

Question

Given a table that is acting as a queue, how can I best configure the table/queries so that multiple clients process from the queue concurrently?

For example, the ta

Answer 1

If you want to serialize your operations for multiple clients, you can simply use application locks.

BEGIN TRANSACTION

EXEC  sp_getapplock @resource = 'app_token', @lockMode = 'Exclusive'

-- perform operation

EXEC  sp_releaseapplock @resource = 'app_token'

COMMIT TRANSACTION