Understanding MERGE to Insert, Update, and Delete Data Simultaneously

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Introduction

In modern database management, data synchronization plays a critical role in processes like data warehousing and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load). MERGE in SQL Server is designed to streamline this process by consolidating multiple operations INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE into a single, efficient SQL statement. While MERGE simplifies data synchronization and improves code readability, understanding how it works and its potential drawbacks is essential for efficient use, especially when working with large datasets or high-concurrency environments.

The SQL Server MERGE statement streamlines this process by combining all three operations INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE into a single statement. Although this can