What is the difference between local and service-based database?

What is a local database?

Local databases reside on your local drive or on a local area network. They often have proprietary APIs for accessing the data. When they are shared by several users, they use file-based locking mechanisms. Because of this, they are sometimes called file-based databases.

What is the use of local database?

Apps that handle non-trivial amounts of structured data can benefit greatly from persisting that data locally. The most common use case is to cache relevant pieces of data so that when the device cannot access the network, the user can still browse that content while they are offline.

How do I create a local database server?

To create a local database, you need a Server first. While installing the SQL Server, you would have set a user which will act as the Server. Select the Server and also ensure that the credentials you are providing in the authentication processes are right. After entering all the details, click on the "Connect" button.

What is LocalDB Mssqllocaldb?

Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB is a feature of SQL Server Express targeted to developers. LocalDB installation copies a minimal set of files necessary to start the SQL Server Database Engine. Once LocalDB is installed, you can initiate a connection using a special connection string.