The SQL DELETE statement is used to remove specific rows from a table while keeping the table structure intact. It is different from DROP, which deletes the entire table.
Learn how to use the SQL DELETE query with syntax, real-world examples, subqueries, JOINs, soft deletes, and archiving data strategies.
To remove these outdated records or clean the logs, you can use the SQL Server DELETE statement. Unlike the DROP command, which removes the entire table from the database, the DELETE statement removes rows based on the condition (if any) and retains the table structure, constraints, etc.