How to Uninstall SQL Server: Complete Guide

The steps to uninstall SQL Server are as follows:

1. Open the control panel and select “Programs and Features”.
2. Find SQL Server in the list of programs and select “Uninstall”.
3. Select the instance you want to uninstall, then click “Next.”
4. Choose the component to uninstall, then click “Next”.
5. Confirm the uninstallation settings, then click “Uninstall”.
6. Wait for the uninstallation process to complete.
7. Click on “Complete” on the completion page to finish the uninstallation process.

Before uninstalling SQL Server, make sure to backup important databases and configuration files in case of unexpected data loss.