Deleting a database instance removes the database and all of its data, logs, and resources from the vSphere cluster. When deleting a database, you also delete its backups.
Warning: Deleting a database is a permanent operation. You cannot recover a deleted database.
Procedure
- Select Databases from the left navigation pane.
This action displays the
Databases view, a table that lists the provisioned databases.
- Examine the databases listed in the table, identify the database that you wish to delete, and navigate to that table row.
- Click in the Actions column, and select Delete from the pop-up menu.
The
Delete Instance confirmation dialog displays.
- If you are absolutely certain that you want to delete the database, click CONFIRM.
VMware Data Services Manager initiates a management operation of type DELETE DATABASE CLUSTER.
- Monitor the progress of the operation in the Operations tab or in the Operations view.
- When the operation successfully completes, the database is removed from the Databases view table.