Emptying a DB File

Empty a DB file and move the objects in the file to another available read-write DB file. Not applicable to cache dbspace DB files.

Prerequisites

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.
Task
  1. In the Perspective Resources view, select the resource, and select Resource > Administration Console.
  2. In the left pane, expand IQ Servers > Space Management, and then select DB Files.
  3. Select a DB file from the right pane and either:
    • Click the arrow to the right of the name and select Empty File, or
    • From the Administration Console menu bar, select Resource > Empty File.
    Note: You cannot empty a db file belonging to the RLV store dbspace.
  4. Click Yes.
    Objects in the DB file are moved to another read-write DB file in the same dbspace.
Related tasks
Creating a DB File
Deleting a DB File
Generating DB File DDL Commands
Viewing or Modifying DB File Properties
Authenticating a Login Account for a Managed Resource
Related reference
DB File Privilege Summary