This function deletes RDAREAs (including replica RDAREAs) that are no longer needed. An RDAREA can be redefined by first deleting it with this function and then adding a newly defined RDAREA. The figure below provides an overview of the use of the database structure modification utility (pdmod) for RDAREA deletion.

Figure 7-7 Overview of database structure modification utility (pdmod): RDAREA deletion

Prerequisites

1. An RDAREA that stores a table, index, LOB column, or sequence generator cannot be deleted. The same applies to an RDAREA for which replica RDAREAs have been defined. Replica RDAREAs can be deleted even if they contain tables, indexes, LOB columns, or sequence generators.
2. An RDAREA subject to deletion must be in the shutdown and closed status. A shared RDAREA must be in shutdown and closed status at all back-end servers.