Abstract: An SQL procedure deployment system deploys a query procedure comprising a procedural logic component and a database request component from a source system to a target system. At generation of the query procedure, the system generates a query procedure source code, a symbol table, and an encapsulated optimization results to regenerate run-time instructions for query statements of the database request component and make the query statements function with a deployed procedural logic component. The system maintains an association between the procedural logic component and the database request component during deployment. The system copies an internal representation of the procedural logic component to the target system without regeneration. The system regenerates the database request component to recreate the query procedure on the target system and to maintain a consistent interface between the procedural logic component and database request component.

Abstract: A method and system for using a procedure residing and executed entirely within a database system is disclosed. The procedure utilizes at least one variable, which has a plurality of attributes. The method and system include defining the at least one variable as at least one global variable prior to calling of the procedure. Defining the global variable(s) includes informing the database system of the plurality of attributes of the variable(s) and allowing the database system access to the at least one variable. The method and system also include tracking the global variable(s).