If its SQL Server : None....a Varchar Datatype in SQL Server can hold up to 8000. When the rows begin to grow with more data : so will your database size.
Increasing a datatype size will have no detrimental effect on your system - only decreasing it will. -----Original Message----- From: Allan Cliff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 08 January 2004 09:09 To: CF - List Subject: [ cf-dev ] Database Question (SQL) If I have a varchar field which is 255 characters what are the consequences of upping this to say 500. Thanks Allan This e-mail is from Reed Exhibitions (Oriel House, 26 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1DL, United Kingdom), a division of Reed Business, Registered in England, Number 678540. It contains information which is confidential and may also be privileged. It is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient(s). If you are not the intended recipient(s) please note that any form of distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error please return it to the sender or call our switchboard on +44 (0) 20 89107910. The opinions expressed within this communication are not necessarily those expressed by Reed Exhibitions. Visit our website at http://www.reedexpo.com -- ** Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
