What are DDL , DML, DCL and TCL ? — Parv The IT Geek

These are used to create and manage the structure of objects within a database. For example, CREATE, DROP, ALTER commands ON tables, views, indexes, keys…

DML — Data Manipulation Language

These are the commands used to actually query, modify and delete data within a database. For example SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE.

DCL — Data Control Language

These are used to control access to databases and objects. For example GRANT, REVOKE, DENY

TCL — Transactional Control Language

These are used to control data modifications made my transactions. For example ROLLBACK TRANSACTION, BEGIN TRANSACTION, COMMIT TRANSACTION

Originally published at https://parvtheitgeek.com on January 10, 2014.