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How do I import a .bak file into Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

Been Googling this for awhile and no answer....can anyone help?

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user979331 Avatar asked May 17 '12 14:05

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For SQL Server 2008, I would imagine the procedure is similar...?

  • open SQL Server Management Studio
  • log in to a SQL Server instance, right click on "Databases", select "Restore Database"
  • wizard appears, you want "from device" which allows you to select a .bak file
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matt stucky Avatar answered Sep 22 '22 11:09

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