How to DELETE a Database in SQL Server

Guide to Database Deletion in SQL Server (SSMS Tutorial for Beginners).

In this short and simple tutorial we go through how to safely delete a database in SQL Server with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). If you are cleaning out a dev environment or in need to get rid of test data, this step by step guide is for early data engineers and students learning SQL Server admin.

🔹 In this video you'll learn:
How do you go about choosing the database you wish to delete?
Why is it that we should break existing ones.
Best practice of what to delete in dev vs production.
Why it is so important to know this even if you don’t often delete databases.

🔧 Tip: Always before you delete anything verify that you’re in the right environment and also check the “close existing connections” box!

📚 Great for:
If youre early in your career as a data engineer, in training as a DBA, a student, or really anyone out there working with the basics of SQL Server.

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