List events including deleted ones

This example shows how to include deleted events in the results by setting ShowDeleted='true'. Deleted events are typically hidden, but this parameter allows you to view them for auditing or recovery purposes.

Warning: Deleted events may have limited data available.

Standard SQL query example

This is the base query accepted by the connector. To execute it in SQL Server, you have to pass it to the Data Gateway via a Linked Server. See how to accomplish this using the examples below.

SELECT * 
FROM Events
WITH (CalendarId='primary',
      ShowDeleted='true')

Using OPENQUERY in SQL Server

SELECT * FROM OPENQUERY([LS_TO_GOOGLE_CALENDAR_IN_GATEWAY], 'SELECT * 
FROM Events
WITH (CalendarId=''primary'',
      ShowDeleted=''true'')')

Using EXEC in SQL Server (handling larger SQL text)

The major drawback of OPENQUERY is its inability to incorporate variables within SQL statements. This often leads to the use of cumbersome dynamic SQL (with numerous ticks and escape characters).

Fortunately, starting with SQL 2005 and onwards, you can utilize the EXEC (your_sql) AT [LS_TO_GOOGLE_CALENDAR_IN_GATEWAY] syntax.

DECLARE @MyQuery NVARCHAR(MAX) = 'SELECT * 
FROM Events
WITH (CalendarId=''primary'',
      ShowDeleted=''true'')'
EXEC (@MyQuery) AT [LS_TO_GOOGLE_CALENDAR_IN_GATEWAY]