sys.partition_functions (Transact-SQL)

Contains a row for each partition function.

Column name Data type Description

name

sysname

Name of the partition function. Is unique within the database.

function_id

int

Partition function ID. Is unique within the database.

type

char(2)

Function type.

R = Range

type_desc

nvarchar(60)

Function type

RANGE

fanout

int

Number of partitions created by the function.

boundary_value_on_right

bit

For range partitioning.

1 = Boundary value is included in the RIGHT range of the boundary.

0 = LEFT.

create_date

datetime

Date the function was created.

modify_date

datetime

Date the function was last modified using an ALTER statement.

See Also

Reference

Partition Function Catalog Views (Transact-SQL)
Catalog Views (Transact-SQL)
sys.partition_range_values (Transact-SQL)
sys.partition_parameters (Transact-SQL)

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