I'm talking generically about the Exists clause. SQL server accepts it, but as a developer I need to be concious that my application may be moved to a different SQL...

OK, but what about Exists clauses? We need to use select * from in at least some of those cases (yes I know about null and 1 and whatever, but...

Ok - Clothes do make the man (or person).

It is very important that you look and act professional at ALL times, no matter if you are a dba or developer...