This article discusses the “DROP IF EXISTS” statement available in SQL Server 2016 and later versions. “IF EXITS” is the latest optional clause added in the existing DROP statement in SQL Server 2016 ...

Learn how to drop an index in SQL Server using T-SQL or SSMS, what to consider before dropping an index, and how to monitor the effects on your database.

Learn how to drop an index in SQL, why you might want to do it, what are the risks and benefits, and what are some best practices and tips.

To perform soft delete operation on the database, follow these steps: To delete the backup data of a database in a SQL server, the backup must be stopped. In the Azure portal, go to your Recovery ...