Where is SQL database located?

The default database file location for server instances depends on the version of the Microsoft SQL Server software: SQL Server 2014 — C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL12. MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\ SQL Server 2016 — C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13. The system database files for the database are stored in the users' local AppData path which is normally hidden. For example C:Users--user--AppDataLocalMicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server Local DBInstancesLocalDBApp1. User database files are stored where the user designates, typically somewhere in the C:Users\Documents folder.

Where does SQL Server store its database files?

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.

Where are my Local SQL Server Express database files located?

I read that my Local SQL Server Express Database Files should be located here (since user on my machine is "bclay"): C:\Users\bclay\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\MSSQLLocalDB.

How do I find the location of a SQL Server local DB?

Open Windows registry editor and navigate to key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftMicrosoft SQL Server Local DBInstalled Versions. Look beneath the version key of the SQL Server instance being targeted e.g. 11.0 for SQL 2012, and see its InstanceAPIPath value for file system location of the localdb's.

What is the default database file location for server instances?

The default database file location for server instances depends on the version of the Microsoft SQL Server software: SQL Server 2016 — C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL13.MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\DATA\