What is the "master" database? Can I delete it t

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What is the "master" database? Can I delete it to save disk space?

The "master" database records all the system-level information for a SQL Server system.
This includes instance-wide metadata such as logon accounts, endpoints, linked servers, and system configuration settings.
No, you should never delete the "master" database.

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