rename syntax in sql code example

Example 1: rename table sql

ALTER TABLE STUDENTS  
RENAME TO ARTISTS;

Example 2: alter table name sql

-- Microsoft SQL style
EXEC sp_rename 'TableOldName', 'TableNewName';

Example 3: how to rename columns in sql server

EXEC sp_rename 'Sales.SalesTerritory.TerritoryID', 'TerrID', 'COLUMN';