I have a database hosted however the hosting expired. Need to restore my .bak file.
Does the .bak file include the tables/procedures or only the data?
How do I restore .bak file?
Thanks
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The .bak file should have everything of the database it was made from – tables, sprocs and data.
To restore it, right-click the
Databasesfolder in the Object Explorer and chooseRestore Database.Type in a name you wish to use for the restored database in the
To database:field.Then select the
From device:radio button and press the...button to select your .bak file: in the window that appears press theAddbutton and select the correct file, then pressOK.