Where is your database located?

Where is SQL database located?

SQL Server databases are stored in the file system in files. Files can be grouped into filegroups. For more information about files and filegroups, see Database Files and Filegroups. When people gain access to an instance of SQL Server they are identified as a login.

How do I find my database server?

In Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, in the Object Explorer pane, right click the server and select properties. In the pane, there should be a heading called "Connection" and in that heading a link to a new window called "View connection properties". The value next to "Server name" is the name of your server.

How do I find my database state?

To verify the current state of a database, select the state_desc column in the sys. databases catalog view or the Status property in the DATABASEPROPERTYEX function.

How do I view a database file?

In Windows Explorer, navigate to the drive or folder containing the Access database file you want to open and double-click the database. Access starts and the database is opened.