# Deconfiguring an Oracle Database Instance

You can deactivate an instance of the database by deconfiguring the instance. Deactivating an instance releases a license. After an instance is deconfigured, you can reconfigure it.

## Procedure

1. From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Protect > Databases.

   The database overview page appears.

2. On the Instances tab, click the instance.

   The instance page appears.

3. In the upper-right area of the page, click the action button , and then click Deconfigure.

   The Confirm deconfiguration dialog box appears.

4. Click YES.

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