Quick Beginnings for UNIX

General Naming Rules

Unless otherwise specified, all names can include the following characters:

• A through Z
  

  When used in most names, characters A through Z are converted from lowercase to uppercase.

• 0 through 9

• @, #, $, and _ (underscore)

Unless otherwise specified, all names must begin with one of the following characters:

• A through Z

• @, #, and $

Do not use SQL reserved words to name tables, views, columns, indexes, or authorization IDs.

For a list of SQL reserved words, refer to SQL Reference.

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