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CHAPTER 4. Commands

This chapter contains descriptions of all SQL commands and some clauses. Commands and clauses appear alphabetically. The description of each command or clause contains the following sections:

Purpose

describes the basic uses of the command.

Prerequisites

lists privileges you must have and steps that you must take before using the command. In addition to the prerequisites listed, most commands also require that the database be open by your instance, unless otherwise noted.

Syntax

shows the keywords and parameters that make up the command. The syntax diagrams used in this chapter are explained in the Preface of this manual.

Keywords and Parameters

describes the purpose of each keyword and parameter. The conventions for keywords and parameters used in this chapter are also explained in the Preface of this manual.

Usage Notes

discusses how and when to use the command.

Examples

shows example statements based on the command.

Related Topics

lists related commands, clauses, and sections of this and other manuals.


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