How do I make my SQL Server database offline?

How do I know if my SQL server database is offline?

A database is always in one specific state. For example, these states include ONLINE, OFFLINE, or SUSPECT. To verify the current state of a database, select the state_desc column in the sys. databases catalog view or the Status property in the DATABASEPROPERTYEX function.

What happens when you take database offline?

Taking the database offline is a quick way to stop the bleeding until you get the bug identified. You can then bring it back online to assess the damage within the database.

Can you have offline database?

When a Database is available offline, it is stored locally, so it can be used even if there is no connection to the server (i.e. you are offline). To make a Database available offline you need to be connected to the Internet to perform your account's synchronisation.

How do I run SQL offline?

1Log in to your computer using administrator credentials, if you are not already an administrative user.2Open the DOS prompt by clicking the "Start" button. ... 3Type "sqlserver.exe -m" at the command prompt and press "Enter." This starts the SQL server in Single User Mode and external connections will be disallowed.How to Start Microsoft SQL in Offline Mode - Small Business - Chron.com