{"id":504,"date":"2020-06-04T13:33:29","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T13:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/?p=504"},"modified":"2025-03-10T12:24:59","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T12:24:59","slug":"restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Restore Database from MDF and LDF Files in SQL Server"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microsoft SQL Server is a very popular program used by most companies for storing and managing information. Microsoft SQL Server databases use two types of files \u2013 an MDF Database File which is the primary file where all the database information is stored. On the other hand, LDF or Log Database File is a supporting file that keeps track of all the changes made in the database and stores information related to transaction logs for the main data file. These files are automatically created at the time of database creation. These files play a very crucial role in the backup and recovery process of the database.&nbsp;We will discuss corruption reasons for SQL Database file MDF and LDF and their solution to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/open-mdf-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open MDF file<\/a> and LDF file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/#Reasons_for_Restoring_MDF_and_LDF_Files\" >Reasons for Restoring MDF and LDF Files<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/#Approach_1_Using_SQL_Management_Studio\" >Approach 1: Using SQL Management Studio&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/#Approach_2_Using_T-_SQL_to_Restore_Database_from_Primary_Database_File\" >Approach 2: Using T- SQL to Restore Database from Primary Database File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/#Professional_Methods_to_Restore_Database_from_MDF_and_LDF\" >Professional Methods to Restore Database from MDF and LDF<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/#A_Direct_Ways_for_Restoring_Database_from_LDF_and_MDF_File\" >A Direct Ways for Restoring Database from LDF and MDF File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/restore-database-from-mdf-and-ldf-in-sql-server\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_Restoring_MDF_and_LDF_Files\"><\/span>Reasons for Restoring MDF and LDF Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There can be multiple scenarios where you may be required to restore the database from MDF and LDF files in SQL Server. They can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>While updating to the latest version of MS SQL Server.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On accidental deletion of data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network failure, while the SQL database is in use, may lead to the corruption of MDF files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corruption of a&nbsp;file header may result in the corruption of the MDF file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have stored the SQL database in a compressed folder, there is a possibility of MDF files getting corrupted.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any sort of failure or crash in the storage media, be it a local drive or any external media may lead to the corruption of MDF files or data loss.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Almost all computer programs have some internal bugs. They degrade the software performance and may lead to frequent crashes and may also be harmful to the files created by the software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal bugs, collision with other installed applications, and human errors may result in the corruption of MDF files.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human errors such as making unwanted changes in SQL Server accounts, closing the SQL Server forcefully, and adding invalid content in the SQL database, editing or modifying the database with Hex editor, deleting crucial system files may lead to corruption of SQL database.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abnormal system shutdown, abrupt power failure, virus attacks, defected disk drivers, hard disk failure, etc. may lead to the breakdown of SQL Server.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can make your SQL Server run again by restoring the database from MDF and LDF files. In this article, we will discuss two manual methods to restore the database from MDF and LDF files in SQL Server: SQL Management Studio and T- SQL. Before following either of the above-mentioned methods, certain prerequisites need to be fulfilled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Detach the database. If you do not detach the database, you will get an error message.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the MDF and LDF files in a specific folder before attaching them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Keep the MDF and LDF file in the same location.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach_1_Using_SQL_Management_Studio\"><\/span>Approach 1: Using SQL Management Studio&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the instructions given below to restore the database from MDF and LDF files in SQL server:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>Start <\/strong>button. Go to the <strong>All Programs <\/strong>menu and click <strong>Microsoft SQL Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>SQL Server Management Studio <\/strong>and open the <strong>Connect to Server <\/strong>dialog box.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a server on your network. Set the <strong>Authentication <\/strong>pull-down list to <strong>Windows Authentication <\/strong>and click <strong>Connect<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Once the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio opens, go to the <strong>Object Explorer <\/strong>section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on <strong>Database <\/strong>and select <strong>Attach<\/strong> from the menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An <strong>Attach Database <\/strong>Wizard will open. Click on the <strong>Add <\/strong>button.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse the MDF file whose database you want to restore.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can view the MDF and LDF files under the database details section. Click on <strong>OK <\/strong>to restore the database in SQL Server.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach_2_Using_T-_SQL_to_Restore_Database_from_Primary_Database_File\"><\/span>Approach 2: Using T- SQL to Restore Database from Primary Database File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can opt for another method to restore the database from MDF file via T \u2013 SQL. Login to SQL Server Database, go to New Query Window and run the following T- SQL script for attaching the MDF file in the SQL Server.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CREATE DATABASE MDF_ FILE_ NAME&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ON (FILENAME =<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2018C: \\Filepath\\File_name.mdf\u2019)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FOR ATTACH_ REBUILD_LOG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you execute this command successfully, refresh the database and you will see the newly restored database under the Object Explorer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Methods_to_Restore_Database_from_MDF_and_LDF\"><\/span>Professional Methods to Restore Database from MDF and LDF<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The above-mentioned manual methods may not work if the SQL primary database is corrupted. In such a situation, you first need to repair the corrupted MDF file and then attach the healthy file with the SQL server. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/sql-database-recovery.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQL Database Recovery Tool<\/a> <\/strong>is one of the most used online software to recover and restore corrupt and damaged SQL database files with ease. It successfully restores SQL database objects without any hassle. Being an advanced solution this software can easily repair and recover corrupt MDF as well as LDF file in extensions without damaging the original data. The interface of the software is so easy that even a novice user can also use it without any technical assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Direct_Ways_for_Restoring_Database_from_LDF_and_MDF_File\"><\/span>A Direct Ways for Restoring Database from LDF and MDF File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SQL Database Repair software restores corrupt and damaged MDF and LDF files with high accuracy and maintains the database hierarchy structure as well as the integrity of objects. The SQL Recovery software fixes all the issues in the corrupted database file and brings back the workable or new database instead of a corrupted database file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Steps to Recover Database from MDF and LDF File in SQL Server<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Download and run MS SQL Database Recovery Software.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>Browse <\/strong>option to select the MDF file.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:&nbsp; <\/strong>Now select <strong>Recovery <\/strong>mode to scan database .mdf files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>OK <\/strong>button to start the scanning process.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Now click on the MDF file and preview the recovered database after scanning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Enter SQL Server account credentials and check the database connectivity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 7: <\/strong>Click on the <strong>OK <\/strong>button. The recovered database is successfully saved on the destination path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Recover SQL Database using Best SQL Database Recovery Tool - [2022]\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U8xH3Dqq90k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have discussed manual methods as well as the Aryson SQL Database recovery tool for restoring the database from MDF and LDF files in SQL Server and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/updates\/how-to-find-check-database-corruption-in-sql-server\/\">find &amp; check database corruption in SQL Server<\/a>. 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