Alternative Solution to Fix SQL Server Database Error 3456

The SQL Server Database Error 3456 is most common in SQL Server on-premises  when your restored database gets corrupt. Describe manual as well as alternative solution to fix  SQL Server Database Error 3456.

The most popular relational database management system is Microsoft SQL which is strongly used by many users. It is not possible that users have not experienced the SQL database error 3456. This error code usually turns down the SQL database in suspect state. During the state of suspect mode, primary file group database get damaged, due to which it fails to recover files.

After this we are very much clear that, what next we have to do?

Now you must be looking for the reasons causing such an issue and at the end you need to repair database from suspect mode.

Basically, this SQL server database error 3456 usually changes the states of SQL database just by placing it into suspect mode. Hence recovery of damaged file groups become clearly an impossible task for the SQL server admin.

Also Read: How to Recover Database from Pending State in SQL Server

Possible Reasons of SQL Server Database Error 3456

  • Database files have got completely damaged
  • Less storage may affect the SQL Server database
  • Habit of Improper shut down normally affects the server, due to which SQL database is found in suspect mode
  • Due to Inability of SQL to complete rollback and roll forward operations

How to Fix SQL Server Database Error 3456

There are following 3 ways by which it is possible to fix SQL database error 3456 manually. Let us discuss them all one by one:

  1. Rebuilding of database from system
  2. Restore backup
  3. Reinstall SQL Server on system

Rebuilding and restoring of database goes hand in hand. If you are planning to restore the backup then very first thing which need is to rebuild the database.

Hence you can rebuild the database by running following command

setup /ACTION=REBUILDDATABASE /QUIET /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS=”Domain\LoginName” /SAPWD=P@ssw0rd

Here, MSSQL is by default instance

Note:- Always take backup of MDF & LDF files at safe location before starting the rebuilding of database.

By this, your system database will come up as you have perform the rebuilding of database. Now you can attach your database files and bring your database online. If you are unable to attach your files to the SQL Server database, then it could be a permission error or the file is orphaned.

To resolve this go to file properties and set the owner. When it sets correctly, it will be easy to attach your file to the SQL Server and bring your data online.

Also Read: Quick Solution to Import MDF to SQL script

Alternative Solution to Repair or Fix SQL Server Database Error 3456

You can use Aryson SQL Database Recovery Software to repair your damaged SQL database. This software works very effectively when your SQL server database is in suspect mode. Now follow the steps and learn how to use it to fix SQL Server Database Error 3456. Before that you have to download and install it on your system.

Step 1: Launch the software and browse for corrupt MDF file for recovery

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Step 2: Select the recovery mode, and click Ok to command the software to start scanning. Once scanning gets completed. Now expand the MDF file in the tree-structure and check your data. After that, select the MDF file and Save the file using Save button

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Step 3: Now select the saving mode, either SQL Server database or SQL Server Compatible Script

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Step 4: If you have selected SQL Server Database, never forget to test the connections of database.

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Step 5: Now click Ok to start saving process. After few minutes, saving process will be completed.

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Conclusion

After reading this complete article you have got an idea that manual process is typical and complex for non-technical user. Hence I would like to recommend you all to try alternative solution as it far better than the manual approach.

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About The Author:

Mithilesh Tata is dedicated to making the lives of his customers as simple as possible. He enjoys learning about new applications and utilities that can help people protect their data. Mithilesh also has a strong grasp on email migration & data recovery. He enjoys validating every component of the software, technical materials, and anything else that has to do with his working life.

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