Where does a detached database go?

What happens when you detach a database?

Detaching a Database. Detaching a database removes it from the instance of SQL Server but leaves the database intact within its data files and transaction log files. These files can then be used to attach the database to any instance of SQL Server, including the server from which the database was detached.

How do I find out where a database is stored?

You have two native options for finding out where the SQL server stores its database files: either right-click on the instance name in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and navigate to the 'Database Settings' tab, or use a T-SQL query.

How do you reattach a database?

To attach the database, right click on Databases and select Attach... on the SQL Server instance where you want to attach the database. The following screen opens. Click on the Add button to find the mdf file that you want to attach, select the file and click OK.

How do I reattach a detached database in SQL Server?

Using SQL management studio: Right click the database name->tasks->detach and click OK on the database detach window. 3. Right click databases->attach->add and point to the mdf file. It will automatically take the ldf file to the attach databases window.