DB2 10.5 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Dropping databases

Dropping a database can have far-reaching effects, because this action deletes all its objects, containers, and associated files. The dropped database is removed (uncataloged) from the database directories.

Procedure

To drop a database by using the command line, enter: DROP DATABASE name
To drop a database from a client application, call the sqledrpd API.
To drop a database at a specified database partition server, call the sqledpan API.
To drop a database using IBM® Data Studio, right-click the database and select the task assistant to drop the database.

Example

The following command deletes the database SAMPLE:

    DROP DATABASE SAMPLE

Note: If you drop the SAMPLE database and find that you need it again, you can re-create it.