autoincrementIDENTITY
autoincrementIDENTITY is a database feature that automatically generates a unique numeric value for each new row in a table. It is commonly used for primary keys to ensure that every record can be uniquely identified without manual input. Although the general concept is consistent, the exact syntax and behavior differ between database systems.
In SQL Server, autoincrement is implemented with the IDENTITY property on a column, often defined as IDENTITY(seed,
From a design perspective, identity columns are typically used for primary keys and are designed to be
Administrators should consider potential wraparound limits, the impact of reseeding, and whether to expose generated values