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automatic_timestamp option [compatibility]

Controls the interpretation of new columns with the TIMESTAMP data type.

On, Off

Off

Controls whether any new columns with the TIMESTAMP data type that do not have an explicit default value defined are given a default value of the Transact-SQL timestamp value as a default. The automatic_timestamp option is included for Transact-SQL compatibility.

• Setting options for Transact-SQL compatibility