Create a new instance of sqllocaldb 2016
To create a new instance of SQL LocalDB 2016, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the SQL Server Management Studio
- Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to the instance of SQL Server that you want to create a new LocalDB instance on.
- In the Object Explorer, right-click on the "SQL Server" node and select "New SQL Server LocalDB Instance".
- In the "Create a New SQL Server LocalDB Instance" dialog box, enter a name for the new instance (e.g., "MyLocalDBInstance").
- Choose the edition of SQL Server that you want to use (in this case, SQL Server 2016).
- Click "OK" to create the new instance.
Method 2: Using the Command Line
- Open a Command Prompt or PowerShell window.
- Run the following command to create a new instance of SQL LocalDB 2016:
sqllocaldb create MyLocalDBInstance
Replace "MyLocalDBInstance" with the name you want to give your new instance.
Method 3: Using the SQL Server 2016 Installation Media
- Insert the SQL Server 2016 installation media (e.g., DVD or ISO file).
- Run the setup program and select "Install SQL Server LocalDB" from the installation options.
- Follow the prompts to create a new instance of SQL LocalDB 2016.
Once you've created the new instance, you can start it by running the following command:
sqllocaldb start MyLocalDBInstance
You can also stop the instance by running:
sqllocaldb stop MyLocalDBInstance
Note: Make sure that you have the correct version of SQL Server 2016 installed on your machine before creating a new instance of LocalDB.