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Question:  What is difference between Rename and Alias?


Answer:
Rename is a permanent name given to a table or column whereas Alias is a temporary name given to a table or column which do not exist once the SQL statement is executed.


March 03, 2006 06:23:09 #2
 Mainak Aich   Member Since: Visitor    Total Comments: N/A 

RE: What is difference between Rename and Alias?...
 
If we rename a column or a table it is parmanent but alias is not permanent.Each time we have to specify the alias.
     

 

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