
3-30 IBM Informix OnLine Database Server Administrator’s Guide
Drop a Logical Log File
Drop a Logical Log File
You can drop a log to increase the amount of the disk space available within
a dbspace. If you are logged in as user informix, you can drop a logical log
file from within DB-Monitor or from the command line. If you are logged in
as root, you must use the command-line option.
When dropping a log file, consider the following requirements:
■ OnLine requiresaminimumofthreelogicallogfilesat all times. You
cannot drop a log if your logical log is composed of only three log
files.
■ You drop logfiles one at a time.After yourconfiguration reflects the
desired number of logical log files, create a level-0 archive.
■ OnLine must be in quiescent mode.
■ You can only drop a log file that has a status of Free (F) or newly
Added (A).
■ You mustknow theID numberof eachlogical logthat youintend to
drop.
■ To obtain the status and ID number of a logical log file, select the
Status menu, Logs option or execute tbstat -l (lowercase L) from the
command line while OnLine is running.
■ Afteryoudroponeormorelogicallogs,thelevel-0archiveisanextra
precaution. The archive ensures that the configuration of the logical
logs is registered with OnLine. This prevents OnLine from
attempting to use the dropped logs during a restore.
From DB-Monitor
1. From within DB-Monitor, select the Parameters menu, Drop-Log
option to drop a logical log file. Use the arrow keys to select the log
you want to drop and press CTRL-B or F3. You are asked to confirm
your choice.
2. Create a level-0 archive after your configuration reflects the desired
number of logical log files.
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