How do I connect to a MDF file in SQL Server?

How can I access MDF file in SQL Server?

Launch SSMS -> Connect to the SQL Server instance -> Right-click on Database -> Click Attach. In the new Locate Database Files window, browse the file system to locate the MDF file. Double-click it. The associated data files and log files are populated in the associated files grid view in the Attach Databases window.

How do I import MDF files into SQL?

In the 'Object Explorer' window, right-click on the 'Databases' folder and select 'Attach...' The 'Attach Databases' window will open; inside that window click 'Add...' and then navigate to your . MDF file and click 'OK'. Click 'OK' once more to finish attaching the database and you are done.

How do you attach an MDF file?

To attach the database, right click on Databases and select Attach... on the SQL Server instance where you want to attach the database. The following screen opens. Click on the Add button to find the mdf file that you want to attach, select the file and click OK.

How do I open mdf and LDF files?

In SQL Server management studio you can "Attach" an MDF file, which is associated with the LDF (log file). Alternatively, you can use Visual Studio's Server Explorer to attach to and browse MDF files.