How to rename a table in SQL Server

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The SQL query that I have used is :

ALTER TABLE oldtable RENAME TO newtable;

But, it gives me an error.

Server: Msg 156, Level 15, State 1, Line 1
Incorrect syntax near the keyword 'TO'.

Can someone please help me with this? 

Sep 5, 2022 in Database by Kithuzzz
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