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SQL UPDATE — Display and save output

Display output while saving it to a file. Base task: Update matching rows.

Copy-ready commandSQL UPDATE — Display and save output
UPDATE users SET enabled = 0 WHERE id = 42 2>&1 | tee command-results.txt
Production warning

INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, ALTER, and restore operations can modify or remove data.

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Appropriate database client and connection
Permissions
Database privileges vary
Last reviewed
2026-08-01

Examples

Display and save output

Display output while saving it to a file.

UPDATE users SET enabled = 0 WHERE id = 42 2>&1 | tee command-results.txt

Common errors

Command or option not supported

Confirm the installed platform version supports the base command and the added output or wrapper option.

Access denied or insufficient privileges

Run with the administrative role or delegated permission required by the underlying command.