The SQL server developed by Microsoft is a Relational Database management (RDBMS). The Software not only manages but also organizes data in a structured format using SQL language. The SQL allows users to store, retrieve, and manipulate data while providing a fully secure and scalable platform to manage the databases.
The SQL server database consists of the collection of data organized in tables with rows and columns. Each table represents a specific entity. The entity can be customers, products, or orders. The columns define the attributes and the properties of the entity.
An SQL server Database can get corrupt due to common issues such as hardware failure, sudden termination of the server, virus attacks, and the file damage system.
Here are the different ways by which you can restore the database in the SQL server from the backup.
Method to Restore SQL Server Database Using the Backup File
Restore databases in SQL Server using SSMS by connecting to the Database Engine, navigating to Databases, and selecting Restore Database. Alternatively, employ T-SQL commands for specific backup types. SqlBackupAndFtp offers a user-friendly, automated approach, allowing easy selection and restoration from the backup history. One by one solution is given below:
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
The SSMS provides the tools to configure, manage, and administer all the components within the MS SQL server. The interface of the SSMS helps in connecting to the MS SQL Server. To restore the database from the Backup File. But before proceeding towards the steps, install the SSMS on your system. The steps are as follows:
- In the Object Explorer connect to SQL Database Engine.
- To expand it further Double- click on the instances.
- Navigate to Databases the Right-click on it.
- From the list that is already Opened select the Restore Database.
- Now, select the option Device and then the backup file which you are using to restore. Click on Ok.
- Wait for the message Database (Name of Database) restored quickly. After restoring the data just refresh the database.
Finally, you will be able to restore the database in the Object Explorer Window.
- T- SQL Queries
The T-SQL command is also used to Restore the database from the SQL server. In this third-party application, you can run the command – RESTORE DATABASE and it restores the database using the log backup of the database. We have mentioned it step by step
a) Restore Full Backup:
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RESTORE DATABASE TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_Full.bak’
b) Restore Differential Backup:
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RESTORE DATABASE TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_Full.bak’ WITH NORECOVERY
GO
RESTORE DATABASE TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_Diff.diff’ WITH RECOVERY
GO
c) Restore Transaction Log Backups:
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RESTORE DATABASE TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_Full.bak’ WITH NORECOVERY
GO
RESTORE DATABASE TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_Diff.diff’ WITH NORECOVERY
GO
RESTORE LOG TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_log1.trn’ WITH NORECOVERY
GO
RESTORE LOG TestDB FROM DISK = ‘E:\TestDB_log2.trn’ WITH RECOVERY
GO
- SqlBackupAndFtp
The SqlBackupAndFtp helps to create the backup, the backups can be easily restored from the database just by searching in the history. It helps to restore the database on the same server where the backup was created. The best part of this method is that you can select any type of backup. Also, the backup can be restored automatically.
The steps to follow to complete the procedure:
- The history & Restore section of SqlBackupAndFtp.
- Select the backup that you are willing to restore.
- Click on the three dots button you can see on the line.
- Select the option Restore from Backup.
Method 2 – Restore SQL Server Database Using the professional method
The SysInfo SQL Database Recovery tool is the best solution to restore the SQL server Database. The tool can easily repair the MDF and NDf Database files. It easily restores the objects from the files while maintaining the integrity and hierarchy of the objects. The steps to follow are given below:
- Firstly download the SysInfo SQL Database Recovery tool.
- Add the Files you want to restore.
- Select the mode you want, and choose either standard or Advanced.
- Preview the files before the process.
- You can select either Auto Detect or Manual.
- Allocate the directory path.
- Click on the Save SQl Data button to initiate the restoration.
- Provide the authentication detail.
- You can also enable some advanced features according to your needs.
- On the database Connection pop-up click, Ok.
- Finally, save the process.
Conclusion:
In this blog, we have discussed many methods to Restore the database from the SQL server. Although there are other methods also the best method is to use the SysInfo SQL Database Recovery Tool. The tool is compatible with all the MS SQL servers. The software preserves the original data.
