Step-by-Step Guide: Restoring a Specific SQL Database from Image Backup for MS SQL Database Recovery

Step-by-Step Guide: Restoring a Specific SQL Database from Image Backup for MS SQL Database Recovery

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The need arises to restore a specific SQL Database from an Image Backup, specifically focusing on MS SQL Database recovery.
Solution:
Follow the steps below for the MS SQL DB Recovery:
Step 1: Mount Vembu Virtual Drive and attach the VHD file through Disk management.
Step 2: Map/share the volume from the attached VHD to the target SQL server machine.
Step 3: Copy the respective database files *.MDF and *.LDF from the mapped volume/share.
Step 4: Paste the database files *.MDF and *.LDF to the SQL server database location.
Step 5: Attach the MDF file using MSSQL Management Studio.
Note: Ensure to perform these steps with precision, and consider backing up critical data before proceeding with the restoration process.