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PURGE (PU)
PURGE (PU)
Syntax
Example
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The PURGE; command physically deletes the most recently accessed Component or Event
record from the LINC database.
This physical record deletion is performed immediately, (but not committed until the end
of the transaction). Logically, for the user performing the PURGE, the PURGE takes effect
immediately. If a LOOK.UP; follows a PURGE within the same transaction, the record will
not be found. For other users, the record will be locked.
Caution
The PURGE; command causes all access paths to the Ispec record to be physically
removed from the LINC database. This is the same as when the System Data item
MAINT is given the value PUR.
This is not a logical delete, as when the System Data item MAINT is given the value
DEL.
PURGE permanently breaks all physical and logical relationships with the records on
which it operates. The disk space that was occupied is immediately available for use by
other records of the Ispec, when the transaction is completed.
To release the disk space for other uses, run the LINC Database Management Utility (DMU,
or GMU for Griffin databases on UNIX LINC Systems).
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‘‘MAINT’’.
The Database Management Utility (DMU and GMU) in your LINC Administration and
Operations Guide for the relevant host type.
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