What is NDF file format?

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ndf extension is a secondary database file used by Microsoft SQL Server to store user data. NDF is secondary storage file because SQL server stores user specified data in primary storage file known as MDF.

What opens an NDF file?

Microsoft SQL Server is by far the most used program for working with NDF files. Software named Microsoft SQL Server was created by Microsoft Corporation.

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).

Why do we need NDF?

An NDF is an efficient way to hedge a foreign exchange (FX) exposure against non-convertible currencies such as the Argentinian peso, Taiwanese dollar, Korean won, etc. It is conceptually similar to a forward transaction with the difference that there is no settlement in the non-convertible currency.

How do I install an NDF file in SQL Server?

In Object Explorer, connect to an instance of the SQL Server Database Engine and then expand that instance. Expand Databases, right-click the database from which to add the files, and then click Properties. In the Database Properties dialog box, select the Files page. To add a data or transaction log file, click Add.

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