title: Way to access a REST Service via a SQL Server stored procedure?
body: <p>We are looking for a way to call a REST service from a SQL Server 2008 &amp; newer stored procedure. We do not need to get any information from this service. We just need to force the call to run in the middle of a stored procedure.</p>
  
  <p>I have found some 3rd party options or CLR; but I refuse to think there isn't an easier way since we just need to fire a call and don't need anything in return. </p>
  
  <p>Hopefully someone can shed some light. Thanks!</p>