Remove an eLab Database

Removing an eLab Database

This option will remove an eLab database and all of its data from the SQL Server instance on which it was created, To remove the SQL Server instance choose the Remove SQL Server instance option. This is the preferred option if you only have a single eLab database installed.

To remove an eLab database, follow these steps:

On the End User License Agreement page, read the license agreement and if you agree click Accept.
On the Overview screen click Next.
On the Options page, click Show advanced options and then click Use an existing SQL Server Express instance.
On the Existing SQL Server page, select the SQL Server instance that holds the database you want to remove and then click Next.
On the Database options page, click Show advanced options and then click Remove an eLab database .
Select the database to update from the Database control.
Select one of the following validation options:
- Password. Use this option to enter the administrator password the database.
- Key. Use this option if you have lost your administration password or it is not being accepted. You will need to request a key from eBioSys before you can continue (see Request a Database Key).
Click Accept.
Click Close to close the wizard.