diff --git a/xCAT-client/pods/man1/rmdef.1.pod b/xCAT-client/pods/man1/rmdef.1.pod
index 905938b1a..113ec8798 100644
--- a/xCAT-client/pods/man1/rmdef.1.pod
+++ b/xCAT-client/pods/man1/rmdef.1.pod
@@ -23,6 +23,7 @@ This command is used to remove xCAT object definitions that are stored in the xC
 =item B<-a|--all>
 
 Clear the whole xCAT database. A backup of the xCAT definitions should be saved before using this option.  Once all the data is removed the xCAT daemon will no longer work and you will have to switch to bypass mode in order to restore your data. You can switch to bypass mode by setting the XCATBYPASS environmant variable.  (ex. "export XCATBYPASS=yes") 
+Another option is to run xcatconfig -d,  this will restore the initial setup of the database as when xCAT is initially installed.  The site table and policy table will be setup with minimal data and defaults. 
 
 =item B<-f|--force>