What is LocalDB in Visual Studio?

What is local DB in Visual Studio?

LocalDB is a developer oriented, on-demand managed instance of the SQL Server engine that can be turned on automatically when needed and turned off when not in use.

What is LocalDB used for?

Description. The LocalDB setup program uses the SqlLocalDB. msi program to install the necessary files on the computer. Once installed, LocalDB is an instance of SQL Server Express that can create and open SQL Server databases.

What is SQL LocalDB?

Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB, a solution primarily intended for developers, is a lightweight version of SQL Server Express. It is very easy to install and set up. The installation copies a minimum set of files which are necessary to start SQL Server Database Engine.

How do I create a LocalDB in Visual Studio?

Select View > SQL Server Object Explorer to open the SQL Server Object Explorer window. Expand (localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB > Databases, and then right-click on SampleDatabase. mdf and select Properties. Alternatively, you can select View > Server Explorer, if that window isn't already open.