SQL Server Cursor Reference (Syntax, etc)

Question

I don\'t use SQL Server Cursors often but when I do, I always have to look up the syntax and options.

So I wanted to ask, what is the best SQL Server Cursor referen

Answer 1

How to Perform SQL Server Row-by-Row Operations Without Cursors:
http://www.sql-server-performance.com/articles/per/operations_no_cursors_p1.aspx

SQL Server Cursor Examples (with Cursor Alternatives):
http://www.mssqltips.com/tip.asp?tip=1599

Answer 2

I always use the built in "Transact-SQL Reference" help within management studio. I find the examples on everything there to be more than enough for what I need.

Answer 3

I'd start out with the MSDN help page for cursors...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms180169.aspx