How can I store uploaded files in SQL database?

Can you store files in SQL database?

SQL Server already has the FILESTREAM feature. The FILESTREAM feature provides efficient storage, management, and streaming of unstructured data stored as files on the file system.

Can you save file to SQL Server database?

You will need to attach it to your SQL Server. The files will be read into a File Stream and then the File Stream will be converted into byte array using BinaryReader in order to save into the database table. Once the File is converted into Byte Array it will be inserted into the database.

How do I upload a file to SQL Server?

In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine and then expand that instance. Expand Databases, right-click the database from which to add the files, and then click Properties. In the Database Properties dialog box, select the Files page. To add a data or transaction log file, click Add.

Should I use DB to store file?

Performance can be better than doing it in db. To justify this, If you store large files in db then it may slow down the performance because a simple query to retrieve the list of files or filename will also load the file data if you used Select * in your query.