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The RENAME SYNONYM statement (rename_synonym_statement) changes the name of a synonym.

Structure

Syntax Syntax

  1. <rename_synonym_statement> ::=
  RENAME [PUBLIC] SYNONYM <old_synonym_name> TO <new_synonym_name>

<old_synonym_name> ::=
  <synonym_name>

<new_synonym_name> ::=
  <synonym_name>
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Explanation

The old synonym name old_synonym_name must have been generated by the current database user.

If PUBLIC is specified, the old synonym must be defined as PUBLIC.

A table of the current database user with the new synonym name (new_synonym_name) must not exist already.