Re: GUID in postgres

Josh Berkus <josh@agliodbs.com>

From: "Josh Berkus" <josh@agliodbs.com>
To: "Dinesh Parikh" <dineshp@newgen.co.in>, <pgsql-sql@postgresql.org>
Date: 2001-10-24T15:31:51Z
Lists: pgsql-general

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Dinesh,

Please do not cross-post to two different lists.  It annoys those of us
who are subscribed to both lists, and you are less likely to get help.
 
> Is there any concept of sys_Guid in postgres.
> If yes what is that ??
> As i am using GUID in sql and oracle, then what is counterpart of
> this in postgres. It is urgent.

No.  Frankly, I don't know what a sys_GUID is.  However, PostgreSQL
allows you to create your own functions, operators, and data types, so
I'm sure you could make your own GUID, whatever one is.

-Josh

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