-- These are called out as "key scenarios" in the alter table use case -- Rename table alter table t1 rename t2; -- Change a column's name and type alter table t2 modify a tinyint not null, change b c char(20); -- Add a new column alter table t2 add d datetime; -- Add indexes alter table t2 add index (d), add index (a); -- Remove a column alter table t2 drop column c;