Several different SQL language variants (SQL modes) exist.
The MaxDB database system supports the following SQL modes.
Name |
Description |
INTERNAL |
Internal MaxDB definition |
ANSI |
ANSI standard in accordance with ANSI X3.135-1992, Entry SQL |
DB2 |
Definition DB2 version 4 |
ORACLE |
Definition ORACLE7 |
When opening a database session, you can enter the required SQL mode. The default value is the INTERNAL SQL mode.
The database system supports other SQL modes for Data Definition Language (DDL) statements only to a limited extent.
If nothing else is entered, the documentation for the database system describes the functionality available in the INTERNAL SQL mode.
See also:
Reference Manual:
· Entering the SQL mode with the CONNECT Statement