# ALTER DATABASE

The `ALTER DATABASE` statement applies a schema change to a database. For information on using `ALTER DATABASE`, see the pages for its relevant subcommands.

Note:

This statement performs a schema change. For more information about how online schema changes work in CockroachDB, see Online Schema Changes.

## Subcommands

Subcommand | Description
--- | ---
`CONFIGURE ZONE` | Configure replication zones for a database.
`RENAME` | Change the name of a database.

## Viewing schema changes

This schema change statement is registered as a job. You can view long-running jobs with `SHOW JOBS`.