To rename a table in SQL, you can use the RENAME TABLE statement. Here is an example of how to rename a table named “old_table” to “new_table”: SQL – Rename Table
RENAME TABLE old_table TO new_table;
Alternatively, you can use the ALTER TABLE statement to rename a table:
ALTER TABLE old_table RENAME TO new_table;
Please note that the exact syntax may vary depending on the SQL server you are using.
You also have to have appropriate permissions to rename a table, otherwise you will get an error message.
It’s also important to keep in mind that when you rename a table, you also need to update any objects that reference the table, such as views, stored procedures, functions, or triggers, and also update any foreign keys that reference the table.
For example, if you have a foreign key that references the old table name, you will need to update it to reference the new table name, otherwise you will get an error message.
ALTER TABLE orders
DROP FOREIGN KEY fk_orders_employees;
ALTER TABLE orders
ADD CONSTRAINT fk_orders_employees FOREIGN KEY (employee_id) REFERENCES new_table(employee_id);
It is also a good practice to take a backup of the table before renaming it.
Please keep in mind that renaming a table may cause some downtime or interruptions to applications that rely on the table you’re renaming.
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