This document describes the syntax and semantics of SQL statements in the MaxDB database system.
An SQL statement carries out an operation on the database instance. SQL statements have been divided into groups according to the type of operation they perform as follows:
· Frequently Used Syntax Elements: Overview
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Syntax List
The syntax notation used in this document is BNF.
The examples in the reference manual are based on the HOTEL database schema described in the SQL tutorial.
· Concepts of the Database System
· Glossary
· Restrictions for SQL Statements