How do I restore a BAK file locally?

How do I restore a .BAK file?

Restore the database from a BAK file Right-click on the database server in the left navigation pane, click Tasks, click Restore. The name of the restoring database appears in the To database list box. To create a new database, enter its name in the list box. Select 'From device'.

How do I restore a database locally?

A.1In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine and then expand that instance.2Right-click Databases and select Restore Database...3On the General page, use the Source section to specify the source and location of the backup sets to restore.Restore a Database Backup Using SSMS - SQL Server

How do I open a .BAK file?

Select "File" from the drop-down menu, then click the "Add" button. A file explorer window appears. Navigate to the BAK file, select it, and click "Open" to add the file to the backup medium.

How do I restore a .BAK file in Windows 10?

Restore a backup Right-click the Databases node in Object Explorer and select Restore Database.... Select Device:, and then select the ellipses (...) to locate your backup file. Select Add and navigate to where your . bak file is located.