This may also work in other versions of SQL, but I've not tested it.
First, back the database up. I'm assuming you can figure out the details of backing up. I normally backup to disk and create a new file for the backup in a set backup location/drive/disk.
Then, set the database to use simple backup mode, as seen in the drop-down list in the image below.
First, back the database up. I'm assuming you can figure out the details of backing up. I normally backup to disk and create a new file for the backup in a set backup location/drive/disk.
Then, set the database to use simple backup mode, as seen in the drop-down list in the image below.
Finally, shrink the database, ensuring you select the Reorganize files... option. Select a minimum freespace of anywhere from 0 to 20. If it is low, you are likely to see some instant growth in your database. If it is too high, you're wasting space.
