What is schema name in SQL Server?

What is schema name in DB?

A schemaName represents a schema. Schemas contain other dictionary objects, such as tables and indexes. Schemas provide a way to name a subset of tables and other dictionary objects within a database. You can explicitly create or drop a schema.

What is schema in SQL Server with example?

A schema is a collection of database objects like tables, triggers, stored procedures, etc. A schema is connected with a user which is known as the schema owner. Database may have one or more schema. SQL Server have some built-in schema, for example: dbo, guest, sys, and INFORMATION_SCHEMA.

Is schema name same as database name?

They are used interchangeably, which means schema is synonymous with the database. As we write the query for creating the database, we can use a similar query for creating the schema.

How do I create a schema name in SQL Server?

To create a schema1In Object Explorer, expand the Databases folder.2Expand the database in which to create the new database schema.3Right-click the Security folder, point to New, and select Schema.4In the Schema - New dialog box, on the General page, enter a name for the new schema in the Schema name box.Create a Database Schema - SQL Server | Microsoft Docs