truncate or drop

From: Ruth Gramolini <rgramolini_at_tax.state.vt.us>
Date: Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:01:22 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.003D8F4E.20011210084018@fatcity.com>

Hi Everyone!

I am trying to empty a database with some very large tables so I can import it again.
Which is faster, truncating or dropping the tables?

Thanks in advance,
Ruth

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Author: Ruth Gramolini
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