>-----Original Message----- >From: Jones, Keven [mailto:keven.jo...@ncr.com] >Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 11:21 AM >To: mysql@lists.mysql.com >Subject: Best way to purge a table > >Hi, > >I need to get rid of all data in one table of my database. The table just has >old >Data that I no longer need. What is the best way to accomplish this? > >If I simply drop the table what can I do prior to dropping the table to >ensure >I can recreate the table right after I drop it? I still need the table just >not >The data in it. I'm running out of space. > [JS]
CREATE TABLE new_table LIKE old_table; DROP TABLE old_table; ALTER TABLE new_table RENAME TO old_table; >Thank you >-- >MySQL General Mailing List >For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql >To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=jschwa...@the- >infoshop.com -- MySQL General Mailing List For list archives: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql To unsubscribe: http://lists.mysql.com/mysql?unsub=arch...@jab.org
