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IMAGE data type [BINARY]

Function 

LONG BINARY data allowing NULL.

Syntax 

IMAGE

Usage 

IMAGE is implemented in Adaptive Server Anywhere as a domain, as LONG BINARY allowing NULL. It is provided primarily for compatibility with Adaptive Server Enterprise.

Standards and compatibility 

• SQL/92    Vendor extension.

• Sybase    Compatible with Adaptive Server Enterprise.