SQL Rename Table Index.

Renaming Indexes

Syntax for changing the name of an index can varies from RDBMS to RDBMS, so check your system manuals for specifics.
Syntax:
Oracle, PostgreSQL:
ALTER INDEX old_name RENAME TO new_name;
Example:
ALTER INDEX Fullname RENAME TO First_Last_Name;
ALTER INDEX [ IF EXISTS ] Fullname RENAME TO First_Last_Name; /* ONLY PostgreSQL*/

If the DBMS does not have this alter index option we have to remove the index and recreate it with a new name.

Syntax:
MySQL, SQL server:
DROP INDEX old_name ON table_name;
CREATE INDEX new_name ON table_name (column_name1,column_name2,...);
Example:
DROP INDEX Fullname ON CUSTOMER ;
CREATE INDEX First_Last_Name ON Customer (First_name, Last_Name);

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