What is localdb in SQL Server Express?

What is SQL Express LocalDB?

Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB is a feature of SQL Server Express targeted to developers. It is available on SQL Server Express with Advanced Services. LocalDB installation copies a minimal set of files necessary to start the SQL Server Database Engine.

How do I use SQL Express LocalDB?

Getting Started with SQL Server 2017 Express LocalDB1Step 1: Install Microsoft SQL Server Express Localdb. To get just the SqlLocalDb MSI (45 MB) vs. ... 2Step 2: Patch Microsoft SQL Server 2017. ... 3Step 3: Install client tools and/or SQLCMD and/or PowerShell. ... 4Step 4: Create an localdb instance via SQLLocalDB Command Line.SQL Server LocalDB Getting Started Guide

How do I access LocalDB in SQL Server?

By typing the SqlLocalDb info command and pressing the Enter key from the keyboard in the Command Prompt window, the following instances may be found: The v11. 0 and MSSQLLocalDB instances are automatic Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB instances and come with installation of Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB.

Where is LocalDB stored?

Your LocalDB should be located on C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\mssqllocaldb , assuming mssqllocaldb is your instance name, based on the connection strig you have provided.