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import an .mdf file into an existing database dwight paul
7/28/2003 1:50:01 PM
sql server dts: I need a step by step on how to take a .mdf file and
import it into an existing SQL database. Any pointers
would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Re: import an .mdf file into an existing database Allan Mitchell
7/28/2003 9:00:38 PM
Not quite that simple.

..mdf is the master data file for a SQL Server database.

Attached to nothing (i.e. as a file) it is useless. You should ideally have a .ldf as well.

If not then look up

sp_attach_db abd
sp_sttach_single_file_db




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