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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.

Note

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

·        ORACLE SQL Mode

 

 

 

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