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The RENAME TABLE statement (rename_table_statement) changes the name of a base table.

Structure

Syntax Syntax

  1. <rename_table_statement> ::=
  RENAME TABLE <old_table_name> TO <new_table_name>

<old_table_name> ::=
  <table_name>

<new_table_name> ::=
  <table_name>
End of the code.
Examples

SQL Tutorial, Tables

Explanation

If a schema name is not specified in the table name, the current schema is used. The old table name must identify a base table that is not a temporary table.

The current database user must have the CREATEIN privilege in the schema identified by new_table_name.

The new table name must not already be assigned to a base or view table or a private synonym in the schema identified by new_table_name.

The old table old_table_name is assigned the name specified in new_table_name. All of the properties of the table (such as privileges, indexes) remain unchanged. The definitions of view tables based on the old table name are adapted to the new name.

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