List tables in SQL Server database

Query below lists all tables in SQL Server database.

Query

select schema_name(t.schema_id) as schema_name,
       t.name as table_name,
       t.create_date,
       t.modify_date
from sys.tables t
order by schema_name,
         table_name;

Columns

  • schema_name - schema name
  • table_name - table name
  • create_date - date the table was created
  • modify_date - date the table was last modified by using an ALTER statement

Rows

  • One row represents one table in the database
  • Scope of rows: all tables in the database
  • Ordered by schema and name

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