How to connect to a local database in SQL Server Management Studio? -
i have downloaded sql server management studio (ssms) 2016 recover huge .bak file old backup of database. first of need connect db server.
after install, execute ssms , asks me connect db server. don't have , saw possible create "local" db typing dot '.' server name , use windows authentication.
it not working, wanted know how figure out, thank you.
you need download , install sql localdb. special edition of sql server not allow remote connection , supports windows integrated authentication only. simple 1 click msi install easy deploy.
to download , install sql server 2016 express, go sql server downloads. localdb feature select during installation, , available when download media. if download media, either choose express advanced or localdb package.
the above means have download , run small downloader (cca 5 mb), select localdb (44 mb) , microsoft downloader download msi package folder select. run msi package , localdb gets installed.
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