DB2 Connect Quick Beginnings for Linux**

General Naming Rules

Unless otherwise specified, all names can include the following characters:

• A through Z. When used in most names, characters A through Z are converted from lowercase to uppercase.
• 0 through 9
• @, #, $, and _ (underscore)

Unless otherwise specified, all names must begin with one of the following characters:

• A through Z
• @, #, 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.