Procedure to DROP a 700 GB Table in 10gR2 ?

  • From: "VIVEK_SHARMA" <VIVEK_SHARMA@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <oracle-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 22 Jan 2007 23:47:42 +0530

Folks



In a 3 TB TEST Database in 10gR2, a 700 GB Table needs to be DROPPED.



This Table is present in a Unique Tablespace.



Which of the following Options is Most Advisable w.r.t. performance,
speed & ease of Drop:-



1) DROP the Respective Tablespace including contents

2) Truncate the Table -> Drop the Table

3) Drop the Table

4) Some Other Option?



Thanks indeed









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