How do I disable local SQL Server?

How do I turn off SQL Server?

Start, stop, or restart an instance of the SQL Server Agent1In Object Explorer, connect to the instance of the Database Engine, right-click SQL Server Agent, and then select Start, Stop, or Restart.2If the User Account Control dialog box appears, select Yes.3When prompted if you want to act, select Yes.

How do I enable and disable SQL Server?

Using SQL Server Management Studio Expand SQL Server Agent. Expand Jobs, and then right-click the job that you want to disable or enable. To disable a job, click Disable. To enable a job, click Enable.

How do I uninstall local SQL Server?

Uninstall1To begin the removal process navigate to Settings from the Start menu and then choose Apps.2Search for sql in the search box.3Select Microsoft SQL Server (Version) (Bit). ... 4Select Uninstall.5Select Remove on the SQL Server dialog pop-up to launch the Microsoft SQL Server installation wizard.

What is localhost SQL Server?

SQL Location: Server Name or IP - If it is a local machine the server name will be (local) or localhost for the default instance, or if a named instance such as SQL Express it would be localhost\SQLExpress. If you are unsure, copy the value from the "Server name:" TextBox when connecting through SQL Management Studio.