Where do I put MDF files?

Where are MDF files stored?

Default Location of MDF File in SQL Server Files that are common and used by all instances on a single system are installed inside the folder :\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\nnn\.

How do I install an MDF file?

How to Attach in a Perfect World:1Launch SSMS.2Connect to your SQL Server Instance.3Right-click on Databases in the Object Explorer.4Click Attach.5In the Attach Databases window, click the Add button.6Navigate to the directory containing the . MDF and . ... 7Select the . ... 8Press OK again to attach the database.How can I open an .MDF file in SQL Server? (Attach Tutorial ...

How do I send an MDF file?

You can right click in the "Server Explorer" on your db. mdf file and press "Publish to provider..."1detach the database (right click the database and click Detach )2copy the mdf and ldf files to your backup location.3attach the database (right click Databases and click Attach )SQL - How to backup a database and export as a MDF file with MS ...

How can I access data from MDF file?

Run SQL Server management studio as an administrator and attach the database. Explicitly grant full control access to the MDF file and LDF file of the database. To do that, Right-click the database files Select the security tab select the appropriate user and grant full control to the user.