Create a table

A table is a basic database object that is used to store database information. To create a table:

  1. In the System i Navigator window, expand the system you want to use.
  2. Expand Databases.
  3. Expand the database and schema that you want to work with.
  4. Right-click the Tables container and select New.
  5. On the Table Definition dialog, specify a table name.
  6. Specify a description (optional).
  7. Click OK.

On the Table Definition dialog, you can: