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What is the difference between Alias and Nickname?

Hi All

Can someone explain what is the difference between Alias and
Nickname?
Warm Regards
Guru

Nov 12 '05 #1
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An alias is an alternative spelling. A nickname is a local name for a remote
object ("federated systems").

For further information on nicknames, review Federated Systems in the
Concepts section of the online documentation.

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Hi All

Can someone explain what is the difference between Alias and
Nickname?
Warm Regards
Guru

Nov 12 '05 #2
Thanks

Mark Yudkin wrote:
An alias is an alternative spelling. A nickname is a local name for a remote object ("federated systems").

For further information on nicknames, review Federated Systems in the Concepts section of the online documentation.

"Guru" <gu*********@gm ail.com> wrote in message
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Hi All

Can someone explain what is the difference between Alias and
Nickname?
Warm Regards
Guru


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