Are views stored in databases *?

Are views stored in databases Yes No?

A view can be defined as a virtual table or a stored query and the data accessible through a view is not stored in the database as a distinct object. Only the select statement is stored on the database instead. How ever views can be used and perform DML operations (Insert, Update & Delete) also.

Where does view get stored?

The view is a query stored in the data dictionary, on which the user can query just like they do on tables. It does not use the physical memory, only the query is stored in the data dictionary. It is computed dynamically, whenever the user performs any query on it.

Where are views in SQL stored?

View is a simple SQL statement that is stored in database schema (INFORMATION_SCHEMA. Views). So when ever we call the view the SQL statement gets executed and return the rows from main physical table. You can also tell the view as a Logical table that store the defination (the sql statement) but not the result.

What is view and where it is stored?

View is simple showcasing data stored in the database tables whereas a stored procedure is a group of statements that can be executed. A view is faster as it displays data from the tables referenced whereas a store procedure executes sql statements.