DROP MASTER KEY (Transact-SQL)
Removes the master key from the current database.
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Syntax
DROP MASTER KEY
Arguments
This statement takes no arguments.
Remarks
The drop will fail if any private key in the database is protected by the master key.
Permissions
Requires CONTROL permission on the database.
Examples
The following example removes the master key for the AdventureWorks2008R2 database.
USE AdventureWorks2008R2;
DROP MASTER KEY;
GO