How to shrink an MSSQL database

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To shrink an MSSQL database:

  1. Sign in to the Hosting Control Panel and open Databases > MSSQL.
  2. Locate the database and select More Function.
  3. Select Shrink Database and confirm the operation.
  4. Use Work Queue to monitor the request, then refresh the database disk usage.

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Shrinking a database is normally a maintenance operation, not a routine task. Use it only when you need to reclaim unused space.