KillDatabase Method (SQL-DMO)

The KillDatabase method drops a database from the Microsoft® SQL Server™ installation referenced, regardless of the status or availability of the database.

Applies To

SQLServer Object

Syntax

object.KillDatabase( Database )

Part Description
object Expression that evaluates to an object in the Applies To list
Database String specifying an existing database by name

Remarks

The Remove method of the Database object and Databases collection drops a referenced database. A database drop can fail if the database is offline. When the Remove method of the Database object or Databases collection fails, use the KillDatabase method to force a drop of the database.

Prototype (C/C++)

HRESULT KillDatabase(
SQLDMO_LPCSTR szDatabase);

  


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