Uninstalling SQl Server

[HansMeiser]

Hello,

just a quick question. i want to make sure not to mess up an allegedly easy thing.

We move from SQL Server to postgres a few months ago. Services of SQl Server are disabled. there are a lot of SQL realted packages installed on our Win Server.
Is it that simple to just remove the "Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (64 bit)) Package or are there some caveat ?

Thanks,
Hans

[Mildur]

Hi Hans,

If no other (Veeam or third-party, local or remote) product is using that Microsoft SQL Server, then yes — you can remove Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (64-bit) from your server.

Keep in mind that you need to keep Microsoft SQL Server System CLR Types 2014 installed, as mentioned in our Help Center: software requirements for Windows-Based Backup Server.

Best,
Fabian

[NaoTakahashi]

Hi Febian,
I have a customer who would like to uninstall "Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Management Objects (x64)" and "Microsoft System CLR Types for SQL Server 2014" from their VBR and EM server, since their corporate policy mandates the removal of discontinued or EOSL software to avoid/mitigate risks.

Should customer still continue to use them, could I ask you an advice for the guidance?

Regards,
Naoyuki