DROP DATABASE#

Removes the virtual databases from the Querona instance.

Syntax#

DROP DATABASE { database_name } [;]

Arguments#

database_name

Specifies the name of the virtual database to be removed. To display a list of databases, use the sys.databases catalog view.

Remarks#

Dropping a virtual database does not delete the database from the data source. it is a metadata-only operation. A physical database may be dropped manually or by using a qua_execute_provider_sql_on_connection stored procedure.

Permissions#

Requires the CONTROL permission on the database, or ALTER ANY DATABASE permission, or membership in the db_owner fixed role.

Examples#

The following example removes the SalesDW database.

DROP DATABASE SalesDW;

See also#