Removing an Installation
You're probably thinking that a section devoted to removing an installation seems to be unneeded. However, improper database removals do occur. In most cases, the mistakes were easy ones to avoid. When you run the Uninstall feature in Add/Remove Programs or simply Programs in Control Panel, pay close attention to these issues:
- Be sure to back up the databases before removing the instance. The Uninstall program doesn't usually delete the databases, but some administrators act too quickly and delete them manually without proper backups.
- Make sure you select the proper instance to uninstall. Because SQL Server supports multiple instances, it's easy to accidentally uninstall the wrong instance.
- Test the remaining instances ...
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