How Do You Restore Microsoft SQL Server Database?
Restoring a SQL Server database lets administrators recover lost data when the server crashes or the database is corrupted. The SQL Server application has a wizard that helps guide administrators through the restoration process. A backup is required to restore the data, which is commonly found on a drive on the network. You can restore a database using the SQL Server Management Studio console. Click the Windows “Start” button and select “All Programs.” Select “SQL Server” from the list of program directories and then select “SQL Server Enterprise Manager.” Enter the system administrator (SA) username and password. Restoring a database requires elevated privileges. After the console loads, right-click the database server name and select “All Tasks.” From the menu, select “Restore Database.” A new wizard window will open. Select a name for the newly restored database. Select a location for your backup file in the section labeled “Restore.” If the backup is located on the database server,
