How to force a SQL Server 2008 database to go Offline
How do I force my Database to go Offline, without regard to what or who is already using it?
I tried:
ALTER DATABASE database-name SET OFFLINE;
But it's still hanging after 7 min.
I want this because I need to test the scenario.
If it's even possible?
Solution 1:
Go offline
USE master
GO
ALTER DATABASE YourDatabaseName
SET OFFLINE WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE
GO
Go online
USE master
GO
ALTER DATABASE YourDatabaseName
SET ONLINE
GO
Solution 2:
You need to use WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE
to boot other conections out with no regards to what or who is is already using it.
Or use WITH NO_WAIT
to not hang and not kill existing connections. See http://www.blackwasp.co.uk/SQLOffline.aspx for details