Answered on : 2024-01-24
To shrink an Oracle tablespace, you can follow these steps:
1. **Remove Unwanted Data:**
- Consider using the `TRUNCATE TABLE` command to delete unwanted data before shrinking the tablespace[1].
2. **Purge Tablespace:**
- Use the `PURGE TABLESPACE` command to release space within the tablespace[2].
3. **Alter Tablespace Coalesce:**
- Execute the `ALTER TABLESPACE ... COALESCE` command to reclaim free space in the tablespace[2][5].
4. **Alter Table Shrink Space:**
- Utilize the `ALTER TABLE ... SHRINK SPACE` command to compact rows, move down the High Water Mark (HWM), and release unused space[3].
Always consider the specific commands based on your Oracle version and requirements.