Re: Database related SQL question

Posted in 1993

Dave Snyder — 24 Mar 93 01:58:02 GMT — source: Informix-list mailing list archive (1991-1998)

In article <93082.101219U12066@uicvm.uic.edu> U12066@uicvm.uic.edu (Rakesh Goyal) writes: } } 1. Can I rename the database without loosing any data/tables? } Or is it advisable to first use dbexport utility then use dbimport } with new database name? In this procedure lot of steps are involved, } please advise if there is any shourtcut/fast method. } If you are using Informix-SE, this will work: mv dbname.dbs newdbname.dbs DAS -- David Snyder @ Snide Computer Services - Folcroft, PA Current Release is db4glgen-3.9 UUCP: ..!uunet!das13!dave INTERNET: dave.snyder@snide.com