This function deletes 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. Figure 7-7 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, or LOB column cannot be deleted.
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.