Where does SQL Express store databases?

Where are SQL Server Express database files stored?

The system database files for the database are stored in the local AppData path, which is normally hidden. For example, C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\LocalDBApp1\ .

How do I access SQL Express database?

Go to 'Logs' section, select 'other database' and click on '…' Type you SQL Server Name\Instance, select SQL Server Authentication, type the credentials of the user previously created, select the Database created in SQL Express and click on 'test' button to check the connection string.

Where are databases stored?

All the information in a database is organized and structured in database tables. These tables are stored on the hard disk of the database server. The database tables are usually divided into columns and rows, just like a regular graphic table.

Can SQL Express have multiple databases?

Since the upper limit for the number of databases in a SQL Server Express edition is more than 32,000, you can create multiple databases in an express instance. Similarly, you can design your database so that data is kept for only a specific time period preferably for a year.