DF202: Deprecated TEXT, NTEXT, or IMAGE data type is used.

The topic describes the DF202 T-SQL code analysis rule.

Category

Deprecated

Message

Deprecated TEXT, NTEXT, or IMAGE data type is used.

Description

The TEXT, NTEXT, and IMAGE data types are deprecated. It is recommended to use VARCHAR(MAX), NVARCHAR(MAX), and VARBINARY(MAX) data types instead.

Noncompliant code example

DECLARE @v TEXT;
SELECT @v AS txt
GO

Compliant solution

DECLARE @v NVARCHAR(max);
SELECT @v AS txt
GO

Want to Find out More?

Overview

Overview

Take a quick tour to learn all about the key benefits delivered by dbForge Studio for SQL Server.
All Features

All features

Get acquainted with the rich features and capabilities of the Studio in less than 5 minutes.
Request a demo

Request a demo

If you consider employing the Studio for your business, request a demo to see it in action.
Ready to start using dbForge Studio for SQL Server?