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Incorrect metadata is returned for VARCHAR(MAX) stored procedure parameters with the Connect for JDBC SQL Server driver

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TitleIncorrect metadata is returned for VARCHAR(MAX) stored procedure parameters with the Connect for JDBC SQL Server driver
URL NameIncorrect-metadata-is-returned-for-VARCHAR-MAX-stored-procedure-parameters-with-the-Connect-for-JDBC-SQL-Server-driver
Article Number000182235
EnvironmentProduct: Connect for JDBC SQL Server driver
Version: 5.1
OS: Java
Database: SQL Server
Application: N/A
Question/Problem Description
When getting procedure information from sqlserver metadata, getProcedureColumns is returing VARCHAR for VARCHAR(MAX) parameters. This is only happening with Procedures. For table columns, correct metadata information is returned.
Steps to ReproduceCreate a stored procedure with a VARCHAR(MAX) parameter and attempt to use a catalog method to get metadata; such as getProcedureColumns()
Clarifying Information
Error MessageNo Error Message. Incorrect information is being returned.
Defect Number
Enhancement Number
Cause
The SQL Server driver does not support returning parameter metadata for stored procedure arguments. 
Resolution
Unsupported feature.
Workaround
Notes
Last Modified Date1/21/2016 9:17 PM
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