Chapter 5. Deleting a database of a suffix that is no longer needed

Procedure

1. List suffixes and their corresponding databases:

   # dsconf -D "cn=Directory Manager" ldap://server.example.com backend suffix list
   dc=example,dc=com (userroot)
   o=test (test_database)

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   Note the name of the database that you want to delete.

2. Enter the dsconf backend delete command and specify the name of the database:

   # dsconf -D "cn=Directory Manager" ldap://server.example.com backend delete "test_database"

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3. Confirm the deletion by typing "Yes I am sure" in the prompt:

   Deleting Backend cn=test_database,cn=ldbm database,cn=plugins,cn=config :
   Type 'Yes I am sure' to continue: Yes I am sure

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Procedure

1. Under Database, select the suffix that you want to delete.
2. Navigate to Suffix Tasks Delete Suffix.
3. Select Yes, I am sure..
4. Click Delete Suffix.