What does taking a DB offline do?

What does take offline do SQL?

Taking Database Offline using SSMS In the Object Explorer, select the database you want to take offline and right-click. In the right-click menu go to Tasks >> Take Offline. In the pop-up window, choose the check box under the Drop All Active Connections and click OK. The database will now taken offline.

Can you take a database offline?

Steps to Take MS SQL Database Offline Login in to your SQL Server Management Studio. Please refer to how to connect SQL using management studio for more details. Expand Databases option and locate the database that you wish to take offline. Right-click the database and select Tasks >> Take Offline.

What is the difference between dropping a database and taking a database offline?

Detaching removes the registration of the database within SQL server. You will need to tell SQL server where the database file(s) are located when you go to make it operational again. Taking a database offline leaves the registration intact, so all you need to do is set it online to make it operational again.

Do I need to take database offline to restore?

We Recommend to Take active Databases Offline before restoring over them.