Deleting Database From Server Configuration Files

About Deleting Database From Server Configuration Files

You can delete database or databases from the server configuration file. Deleting a database from the server configuration file removes the database from the view, but the database remains on the server where other users can access the database.

How to Delete Database From Server Configuration Files

This task explains how to delete database from the server configuration file:

Before deleting the database from the server configuration file, disconnect from the database. To disconnect from the database, see CES Administration Guide : Disconnecting From Database.

  1. In the CES Administration Desktop window, click Work Offline.

    The
    CES Administration Desktop window with the Connect tab appears.

  2. Select Options > Settings. The Settings window appears.

  3. In the Settings window, click Edit.

    The
    Edit Config Database window appears.

  4. In the Available Databases list, select the database to be deleted.

  5. On the toolbar, click the Delete Database Entry button .

    The selected database is marked for deletion
    .

  6. Click Save.

    You are prompted to confirm.

  7. Click Yes.

    The selected database is deleted, and the
    Settings window appears.

If you have inadvertently deleted a database from the configuration file, contact your systems administrator to restore the deleted database.