How do i find the total number of fields within all tables in one of my databases

Question

I'm in the process of creating some "gee whiz" metrics for one of my applications and want to find the total number of columns contained in its database.  Is there a stored procedure to get this information that would save me the effort
of opening each of my 66 tables and counting the columns?  I also have the same question for my 138 views.  Thank you for any ideas you care to offer...............Phil Hoop
Phil Hoop

Answer 1

Hi Phil,
Assumes SQL 2005 or higher
Let 's try simple one ....
SELECT COUNT(col.column_name), col.table_name
FROM information_schema.columns col
JOIN information_schema.tables tbl
ON tbl.table_name = col.table_name
AND tbl.table_schema = col.table_schema
AND tbl.table_catalog = col.table_catalog
AND tbl.table_type = 'VIEW'
GROUP BY col.table_name
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