DROP SERVER

Function

DROP SERVER drops a data server.

Precautions

Only the owner of the server can execute this statement.

Syntax

DROP SERVER [ IF EXISTS ] server_name [ {CASCADE | RESTRICT} ] ;

Parameter Description

• IF EXISTS

  Reports a notice instead of an error if the specified data server does not exist.

• server_name

  Specifies the name of the data server to be dropped.

• CASCADE | RESTRICT

  • CASCADE: automatically drops the objects that depend on the data server.

  • RESTRICT: refuses to drop the server if any objects depend on it. This is the default action.

Helpful Links

ALTER SERVER and CREATE SERVER