Rename a Database

The Rename command is used to assign a new name to a database. The database to be renamed must be inactive (stopped).

Start of instruction setTo rename a database

  1. Expand the Databases object.

  2. Select the database to be renamed and choose Rename Database from the context menu. The Rename Database page appears.

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  3. Enter the new name for the database in the New Database Name text field. The maximum length is 32 characters. Choose OK to rename the database.

    Note:
    When you rename a database, the default group for security (which is usually the same as the database name) is not renamed.