What is the LocalDB?

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.

Should I use LocalDB?

LocalDB is absolutely supported in production. From the performance point of view it is identical to SQL Server Express, as they share the same database engine. Now, for a site running in full IIS I would recommend using service-based instance of SQL Server Express.

Does LocalDB require SQL Server?

Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB allows developers to write and test Transact-SQL code. But, without having to manage a full server instance of SQL Server. There are two methods of installing LocalDB, one of them is using the SqlLocalDB. msi program.

How do I access my local database?

To connect to your LocalDB instance with DataGrip, check if your LocalDB instance is ready for a connection. To do that, locate SqllocalDB.exe and run the following command in a command prompt: You will see a list of available LocalDB instances on the server.