Grammar overview
The following table describes the key to reading SQL statement grammar.
| Syntax element | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| <name> | Name | Specifies the name of the instance. |
| [] | Square brackets | Specifies an optional parameter. |
| [, …] | Square brackets that enclose several items | Specifies that the previous item repeats and is separated by commas. |
| [, ()…] | Square brackets that enclose items in parentheses | Specifies that items within parenthesis repeat and is separated by commas. |
| {} | Curly braces | Specifies a required parameter. |
| item | Item | Specifies the default value. |
| | | OR | Specifies an OR expression. |