How to Restore a SQL Database From a .MDF File. Computer database software such as Microsoft's SQL Server benefits all types of businesses, as it makes recordkeeping fast, flexible and secure.

To start the Local SQL Server on your computer, open the Services app by searching it out of the Start Menu. Now, search for SQL Server, right-click on it, select Properties, set the Startup type ...

To rebuild a corrupted master database, you must run an instance of SQL Server in single-user mode, which prevents multiple clients from connecting to the server at the same time.