# Schema

The named structure defining database objects such as tables, views, and constraints.

## What is **Schema** in a relational database?

**Schema** — The named structure defining database objects such as tables, views, and constraints.

```sql
CREATE SCHEMA sales;
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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