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Microsoft SQL Server has a build in command that allows the database size to be compressed.  If you have old data within your database, purging this data and then performing the shrink commands will allow you to continue using your existing database without making any additional configuration changes.  If you have old data that you no longer need, delete it and then have a qualified IT Professional perform commands on the databases.  To find out more about database shrinking please see Microsoft's article on how to Shrink a Database

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You should always take a backup before performing any database operations. Failure to take a proper backup may result in permanent data loss.

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