Subject RE: [firebird-support] Compact database in FB
Author Alan McDonald
> Hi !
>
> I just read the write-up of Ann Harrison on why FB database can not
> be shrunk. Want to reconfirm my following understanding on this:
>
> 1. Though database can not be shrunk, nothing to worry as the free
> pages will be used when new records are added.
>
> 2. Back-up/Restore compacts database (with FlameRobin I found the
> restored database is smaller when records are deleted).
>
> Thanks in advance and regards,
> Bala

Correct
Alan