How do I restore database in use?

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Way 1. Similar with normal operation, launch SSMS and connect to your instance, then right-click the database you want to restore and choose Tasks > Restore > Database. In the popping-out window, choose Device and specify the bak file you want to restore from.

Can't restore because the database is in use?

If you receive an error that the database is in use, try to set the user to single user mode: USE master; GO ALTER DATABASE Database_name SET SINGLE_USER WITH ROLLBACK IMMEDIATE; Then try the restore with recovery command again. Also, make sure you are on the latest service pack or cumulative update.

Can you backup a SQL database while it is in use?

Performing a backup operation has minimal effect on transactions that are running; therefore, backup operations can be run during regular operations. You can perform a SQL Server backup with minimal effect on production workloads.

How do I restore my database?

In the left navigation bar, right-click on Databases and then click Restore Database. In the Source section, select Device and click the button with three dots. In the pop up window that opens, click Add and browse for your backup file. Click OK.

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