What are NDF files used for?

How do I uninstall NDF?

You can use DBCC SHRINKFILE with the EMPTY FILE option which will migrate the data to all of the other files in the same filegroup. After this completes no data should be in the secondary file and you can use an alter database to remove the file.

What are tempdb NDF files?

An NDF file is a user defined secondary database file of Microsoft SQL Server with an extension . ndf, which store user data. Moreover, when the size of the database file growing automatically from its specified size, you can use . ndf file for extra storage and the . ndf file could be stored on a separate disk drive.

What does NDF stand for in SQL Server?

A Microsoft SQL database consists a primary data file (mdf) a secondary data file (ndf) and a transaction log file (ldf).

How do I open an NDF file in SQL Server?

Step 1: Double-click the file. Locate the NDF file icon and double-click it. If you have the right program installed, it should open the file automatically.