Create new database from bak file sql mgmt studio

Here are the steps to create a new database from a backup file (.bak) using SQL Server Management Studio:

Prerequisites:

Steps:

  1. Open SQL Server Management Studio: Launch SQL Server Management Studio on your machine.
  2. Connect to the SQL Server instance: In the "Connect to Server" dialog box, enter the name of the SQL Server instance you want to connect to, and click "Connect".
  3. Expand the "Databases" folder: In the Object Explorer, expand the "Databases" folder.
  4. Right-click on the "Databases" folder: Right-click on the "Databases" folder and select "Tasks" > "Restore Database".
  5. Select the backup file: In the "Restore Database" dialog box, select the "Device" option and click "Browse" to locate the backup file (.bak) you want to restore.
  6. Select the backup file: In the "Select Backup Devices" dialog box, select the backup file (.bak) and click "OK".
  7. Specify the database name: In the "Restore Database" dialog box, enter a name for the new database in the "Database" field.
  8. Specify the database location: In the "Restore Database" dialog box, specify the location where you want to restore the database by clicking on the "..." button next to the "Path" field.
  9. Set the restore options: You can set additional restore options, such as whether to overwrite an existing database or to restore the database to a specific point in time.
  10. Click "OK": Click "OK" to start the restore process.
  11. Monitor the restore process: The restore process will start, and you can monitor its progress in the "Restore Database" dialog box.

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