Drop Database

The MaxL drop database statement helps you delete an Essbase database.

If the database has outstanding locks, clear them first, or use force to drop with locks.

Minimum permission required: Database Manager.

Syntax

You can delete databases using drop database.

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DBS-NAME

Keywords

force

Delete a database that may have locked objects.

Example

drop database Sample.Basic force;

Deletes the database Sample.Basic, even if client users have outstanding locks on Sample.Basic.