WITH MOVE 'AdventureWorks2017' TO '/var/opt/mssql/data/AdventureWorks2019.mdf',
To restore AdventureWorks2019 to Linux, change the Windows filesystem path to Linux, and then run the following Transact-SQL (T-SQL) command: USE įROM DISK = '/var/opt/mssql/backup/AdventureWorks2019.bak' To restore AdventureWorks2019 to Windows, modify values as appropriate to your environment and then run the following Transact-SQL (T-SQL) command: USE įROM DISK = N'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL15.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Backup\AdventureWorks2019.bak' An example to restore AdventureWorks2019 is provided below, but the database name and installation file path may vary depending on your environment. You can restore your sample database using Transact-SQL (T-SQL). Select OK to confirm your database backup selection and close the Select backup devices window.Ĭheck the Files tab to confirm the Restore as location and file names match your intended location and file names in the Restore Database wizard.įor more information on restoring a SQL Server database, see Restore a database backup using SSMS. If you moved your file to this location but you're not able to see it in the wizard, this typically indicates a permissions issue - SQL Server or the user signed into SQL Server does not have permission to this file in this folder.
bak file you recently moved to the backup location. Select Device and then select the ellipses (.) to choose a device. Right-click Databases in Object Explorer > Restore Database. Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server. For example, the default location for a default instance of SQL Server 2019 is:Ĭ:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL15.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\Backup. This varies depending on your installation location, instance name and version of SQL Server. bak file to your SQL Server backup location.
bak file from one of links provided in the download backup files section. To restore your database in SQL Server Management Studio, follow these steps:ĭownload the appropriate. If you're not familiar using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), you can see connect & query to get started. You can do so using the RESTORE (Transact-SQL) command, or using the graphical interface (GUI) in SQL Server Management Studio or Azure Data Studio. bak file to restore your sample database to your SQL Server instance. OLTPĪdditional files can be found directly on GitHub: If you're not sure what you need, start with the OLTP version that matches your SQL Server version.
Copy the script below and modify the path to the MDF file as according to your environment and click Execute.Applies to: SQL Server (all supported versions) Azure SQL Database Azure SQL Managed Instance Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics Platform System (PDW).Connect to the SQL Server and click on New Query.Open SQL Server Management Studio as Administrator.For more information, see View or Change the Default Locations for Data and Log Files (SQL Server Management Studio). Note: The default location for storing data and log files of SQL Server 2012 Express (圆4) is C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL11.SQLEXPRESS\MSSQL\DATA. In this example, I keep it in C:\databases. Place the downloaded file (the MDF file) to your database folder.Download “Adventure Works” sample database from CodePlex at Adventure Works for SQL Server 2012 by select AdventureWorks2012 Data File.Step-by-step to install sample database Adventure Works
On this post, you will see step-by-step guide how to attach/install sample database Adventure Works on SQL Server 2012 Express using SQL Management Studio.