IBM GC09-2830-00 - Manual (Page 177)

Appendix F. Naming Rules
Go to the section that describes the naming rules that you require
information on:
v “General Naming Rules”
v “Database, Database Alias, and Catalog Node Name Rules”
v “Object Name Rules” on page 166
v “Username, User ID, Group Name, and Instance Name Rules” on
page 167
v “Password Rules” on page 168
v “DB2SYSTEM Naming Rules” on page 168
v “Workstation Name (nname) Rules” on page 167
General Naming Rules
Unless otherwise specified, all names can include the following characters:
v A through Z
When used in most names, characters A through Z are converted
from lowercase to uppercase.
v 0 through 9
v @, #, $, and _ (underscore)
Unless otherwise specified, all names must begin with one of the following
characters:
v A through Z
v @, #, and $
Do not use SQL reserved words to name tables, views, columns, indexes, or
authorization IDs.
For a list of SQL reserved words, refer to SQL Reference.
Database, Database Alias, and Catalog Node Name Rules
Database names are the identifying names assigned to databases in the
database manager.
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