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2.2.2 Dropped object restore
Using DB2 Recovery Expert, you can restore objects that have been accidentally
dropped.
Unlike the native DB2 method for restoring dropped tables (the RECOVER
DROPPED TABLES table space option), the recovery method used by DB2
Recovery Expert does not require a full restore and roll forward. Instead, it uses
the Versioning Repository (see 2.3.1, “Versioning Repository” on page 17), and
then does a selective roll forward or redo of transactions relating specifically to
the object in question from the DB2 logs or minilogs (see 2.3.2, “Minilogs” on
page 17).
In addition, DB2 RE not only recovers the table itself, but also related objects (like
views and indexes) and ...