Month: January 2019
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SSMS Import Flat File Feature
The Import Flat File feature in SSMS (SQL Server Management Studio) was introduced in December 2017 (14.0.17213.0). This is a streamlined version of the Import…
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Attaching SQL Databases Without Log Files
In a perfect world, you’d never lose a database log file. But when the unexpected happens and you urgently need the data from a database, knowing how to attach…
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SQL Server Backup & Restore WITH FILE Option
When you back up a SQL Server database, multiple backups can be stored in a single file. The WITH FILE = X option allows you to choose a specific backup…
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