How do I restore a master database in SQL?

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Restoring the master database Run the SQL Server setup program to rebuild the master database. . Start the SQL Server in single-user mode. . Use Data Protection for SQL to restore the master database. . Restart the SQL Server normally (in multi-user mode).

Can you restore master database to another server?

The SQL Server master database cannot be restored like other user or system databases because SQL Server cannot execute without an active master database. While it is rare to need to restore a SQL Server master database, if that need arises it is imperative that a DBA be prepared for the situation.

How do I recover my master?

Assuming you have a good backup of master to use, the process I use is as follows:1Stop instance.2Open command prompt.3Run –m, DO NOT CLOSE WINDOW.4Open sqlcmd.5Restore master from file WITH REPLACE (Note: Windows will close, do not panic!)6Restart instance.

How do I restore my entire database?

Typically, recovering a database to the point of failure involves the following basic steps:1Back up the active transaction log (known as the tail of the log). ... 2Restore the most recent full database backup without recovering the database (RESTORE DATABASE database_name FROM backup_device WITH NORECOVERY).