Re: naming conventions for Oracle/Unix vs. SQL Server

hi!

from my experience of haveing the same data or data model on different DB brands and platforms it is wise wiser wisest - cause you never know what the management is going to buy next - to stick to the following naming conventions for identifiers:

+ all identifiers in uppercase
+ not more than 30 chars (even if MS$SQL offers you 128)
  (if there's an old DB2 on the mainframe around, even: 18)
+ start with a char
+ do NOT - even not in quotes - use reserved words: INSERT, VIEW etc.
+ be careful with other characters than letters and numbers
  many developers use '_' only

this will make life easier

daniel

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