Use the DROP DATABASE statement to drop the database. This statement is useful when you want to drop a test database or drop an old database after successful migration to a new host.

Mount the database in exclusive restrict mode. ORACLE instance started. Database mounted. Drop the database. Database dropped.

Mar 28, 2019 · Sometimes you may need to drop Oracle database especially in test or development databases. Mostly test or development databases are expired when testing or development is done.

Oct 24, 2016 · It is good practice to drop a database with “including contents and datafiles”. A. Startup database in mount status. ORACLE instance started. Database mounted. B. Failed to drop the …

Jul 17, 2025 · This post describes how to safely drop an Oracle database using SQL*Plus and RMAN. It covers six key steps and offers tips for cleanup after removal.

May 28, 2021 · In this article, we are going to learn how to drop the oracle database manually step by step. Perform these steps in UAT first don't perform on the production database server.

Feb 27, 2022 · In this Oracle tutorial, we will learn how to drop databases in oracle 19c & 21c. Also, we will cover these topics. Oracle drop database means removing or deleting the oracle database. In an …

Feb 18, 2021 · In this article, we are going to demonstrate Step by Step DROP database using DBCA (GUI) in Oracle. Generally, we do drop the database when application testing completed or not …

Feb 9, 2025 · Dropping an Oracle database involves deleting the database and all its associated data files, control files, and redo logs. It’s a significant action that can’t be undone, so always ensure you …

Oct 26, 2023 · Database Decommission steps for Oracle 10G and 11g databases are as follows : Every organization has its own documented way of removing or decommissioning the active/running …