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Oracle database cleanup process after DROP DATABASE command - complete removal checklist

Complete Oracle Database Cleanup Checklist: Remove CDB After DROP DATABASE

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Two weeks ago, I dropped a development CDB called TESTCDB on one of our lab servers. The DROP DATABASE command worked perfectly—but that was just the beginning. The server was still littered with configuration files, diagnostic logs, and startup scripts pointing to a database that no longer existed. If you’ve ever run DROP DATABASE INCLUDING Read more about Complete Oracle Database Cleanup Checklist: Remove CDB After DROP DATABASE[…]

Oracle CDB architecture showing pluggable database DATAPDB being dropped with datafiles - Oracle 19c multitenant illustration

How to Drop a Pluggable Database Including Datafiles in Oracle 19c

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Last month, I needed to decommission a development PDB that was consuming valuable storage on our production CDB. The challenge? Ensuring all datafiles were completely removed without affecting other PDBs in the container. If you’ve ever hesitated before dropping a PDB—worried about orphaned datafiles or accidentally keeping files you meant to delete—this guide walks you Read more about How to Drop a Pluggable Database Including Datafiles in Oracle 19c[…]