DB File Privilege Summary

A list of the system privileges and object permissions required to complete the various DB file tasks.

Creating a DB File

Database Version DB File Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4 You must have one of:
  • DBA authority
  • SPACE ADMIN authority
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0 You must have the MANAGE ANY DBSPACE system privilege.

Deleting a DB File

Database Version DB File Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4 You must have one of:
  • DBA authority
  • SPACE ADMIN authority
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0 You must have the MANAGE ANY DBSPACE system privilege.

Emptying a DB File

Database Version DB File Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4 You must have one of:
  • DBA authority
  • SPACE ADMIN authority
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0 You must have the MANAGE ANY DBSPACE system privilege.

Generating DB File DDL Commands

Database Version DB File Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4 None.
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0 None.

Viewing or Modifying DB File Properties

Database Version DB File Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4

View any db file property page – none.

Modify any db file property – you must have one of:
  • DBA authority
  • SPACE ADMIN authority
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0

View any db file property page – none.

Modify any db file property – you must have the MANAGE ANY DBSPACE system privilege.

Granting or Revoking Dbspace CREATE Permission

Database Version Database Object Privileges
SAP Sybase IQ 15.3 and 15.4 You must have one of:
  • DBA authority
  • PERMS ADMIN authority
SAP Sybase IQ 16.0 You must have the MANAGE ANY DBSPACE system privilege.
Related tasks
Adding a System Privilege to a Role-Based User
Adding a System Privilege to a User-Extended Role
Adding a System Privilege to a Standalone Role
Adding a System Privilege to a System Role
Adding an Authority to an Authority-Based User
Adding an Authority to a Group