What does it mean to detach a database?

What is the difference between detach and take offline?

The difference is that detach deletes database metadata from SQL Server i.e. database file information, status information and all the other details that we see in sys. databases view. On the other hand taking database offline retains database metadata in SQL server system views.

How do you attach and detach a database?

Right click the database name->tasks->detach and click OK on the database detach window. 3. Right click databases->attach->add and point to the mdf file. It will automatically take the ldf file to the attach databases window.

How do I detach a mysql database?

Right-click the database name, point to Tasks, and then select Detach.

How do you detach a database in replication?

The reason being a detached database doesn't exist in sysdatabases, but an offline database does.1Make the DB RESTRICTED_USER.2Excecute the ALTER DATABASE statement to reflect the new location.3Set the DB OFFLINE (Now its possible).4Move the file across.5Set the DB ONLINE (Now its up from the files at the new loc).Detach a database which is being replicated - SQLServerCentral