Day 29 – SQL DROP DATABASE
The SQL DROP DATABASE statement is used to delete an existing database in a SQL Server instance. The syntax for the DROP DATABASE statement is as follows:
DROP DATABASE database_name;
In this syntax, “database_name” is the name of the database that you want to delete.
Here’s an example of how to drop a database named “my_database”:
DROP DATABASE my_database;
When this statement is executed, SQL Server will delete the database named “my_database” and all its associated objects such as tables, views, stored procedures, and functions.
It’s important to note that dropping a database is a permanent action and cannot be undone. Therefore, it’s recommended to take a backup of the database before dropping it. Additionally, ensure that you have the required permissions to drop a database.
