drop database

drop database <database_name>  [--force]

Deletes a database. This command requires connection to the server database.

Arguments

Argument

Explanation

database_name

database name

Options

Option

Explanation

–force, -f

answer yes to confirmation question

Example

tomas@tomsmbp:~/ > dboo -u=root
dboo root@dboo::server> drop database MyDB
Deleting database 'MyDB'...
Are you sure you want to continue [yes/No]? yes
Database 'MyDB' was deleted.
dboo root@dboo::server>
tomas@tomsmbp:~/ > dboo -u=root -- drop database MyOtherDB                                                       Deleting database 'MyOtherDB'...
Are you sure you want to continue [yes/No]? yes
Database 'MyOtherDB' was deleted.
tomas@tomsmbp:~/ >