{"id":6786,"date":"2022-11-22T20:14:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T14:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/?p=6786"},"modified":"2024-01-17T13:24:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T07:54:20","slug":"tips-to-import-orphaned-mdf-file-in-sql-server-2012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/tips-to-import-orphaned-mdf-file-in-sql-server-2012\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Import Orphaned MDF File In SQL Server 2012 &#8211; Automated Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-11171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Import-Orphaned-MDF-File-In-SQL-Server.png\" alt=\"Import Orphaned MDF File In SQL Server\" width=\"696\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Import-Orphaned-MDF-File-In-SQL-Server.png 696w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Import-Orphaned-MDF-File-In-SQL-Server-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em><strong>Summary:<\/strong><\/em> In this article, we are going to discuss the quick methods on how to\u00a0import orphaned MDF file in SQL Server? So keep reading the blog because you are very close to know the solutions.<\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Microsoft SQL Server is one of the most popular relational database management systems which is used by many users.\u00a0 In today\u2019s decade, it became the necessity of all organizations whether they are small or large level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">SQL Server uses different types of database files i.e. primary data file (.mdf) which is utilized to save all the data including tables, functions, indexes, etc.\u00a0 and another is log file (.ldf), which saves the transactional information of the MDF file. There are many situations when users have orphaned MDF files and want to attach them with SQL Server. This simple task to import MDF file In SQL server requires lots of effort if users do not have proper guidelines or granular technical knowledge.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Therefore in the following segment, we are going to discuss some workarounds that will help users to import orphaned MDF file in SQL Server.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Let\u2019s Consider a Scenario:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>\u201cHi, a few back my friends shared a SQL Database file with .mdf file extension. I\u2019ve installed SQL Server Management Studio 2012 in my system. Now I want to open that MDF file to add some field inside a table. But I don\u2019t know how to import the database file in SSMS. Can anyone suggest a simple and secure way to import orphaned MDF file in SQL Server 2012? Thanks, I\u2019d greatly appreciate the help\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Are you tangled up in such a situation, don\u2019t worry! Here in this guide, you will get the best procedures on how to import orphaned MDF file in any version of SQL Server.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">So, let\u2019s begin:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methods to Import Orphaned MDF File In SQL Server<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Basically, there are two methods through which users can achieve the same. The first one is, with the help of SQL Server Management Studio and the other method is, by using a professional tool. Users can choose any of them according to their need\/convenience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Approach 1: Manual Method &#8211; Using SQL Server Management Studio<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You need to follow the below instructions to import orphaned MDF file in SQL Server. Although for this method, the MDF file should be corruption free.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">1.\u00a0Start the<strong>\u00a0Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">2.\u00a0Once it is opened, go to\u00a0the <strong>Object Explorer section. <\/strong>Right-click on\u00a0the <strong>Database<\/strong>\u00a0and opt for<strong>\u00a0Attach<\/strong>\u00a0from the menu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">3. An attach database Window will open, click on <strong>Add<\/strong> button to locate the MDF file that you want to import.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">4. \u00a0Now, browse the MDF file and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">5. Again press the <strong>OK <\/strong>button to attach MDF file from the attach database Window.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Now, refresh the database node and you will see the newly attached database under the Object Explorer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/attach-sql-server-database-without-transaction-log-file\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attach SQL Server Database Without Transaction Log File<\/a> with Ease<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Approach 2. Professional Method \u2013 Using SQL Recovery Software<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">In such a situation when the database MDF file is damaged or corrupted, the above-mentioned method does not work. For this first, you need to repair the corrupted database file and then import the repaired MDF file in SQL Server. However, this can be easily done with the help of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/recovery\/sql-server\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SQL Server Recovery Software<\/a><\/strong>. It is an enterprise-grade level software that can import all the data items stored in MDF file like tables, functions, triggers, rules, etc. in just a few clicks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center mr-2\"><a class=\"btn btn-success btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/download\/SYS1S2Q7L\/22\" rel=\"nofollow\">Download Now<\/a> <a class=\"btn btn-lg btn-md-block text-white\" style=\"background: #ff6800;color: #fff !important\" href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/buy\/SYS1S2Q7L\/22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"> Purchase Now<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">This software has such a user-friendly interface that every technical and non-technical user can use this solution without any hassle. Also, this software is compatible with\u00a0<strong>all versions of the Windows operating system<\/strong>\u00a0(32-bit and 64-bit).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s see the working of the software to import MDF file In SQL server.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step-1. <\/strong>Download and Launch the software in your system and click <strong>Open <\/strong>to add the orphaned MDF file.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7744 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opeen-mdf-1.png\" alt=\"Click Open to import MDF file\" width=\"1408\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opeen-mdf-1.png 1408w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/opeen-mdf-1-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step-2. <\/strong>Now, choose the\u00a0<strong>Scan mode<\/strong> (Quick or Advance) then select the <strong>SQL Server version of .mdf file<\/strong> and hit <strong>OK<\/strong> button &amp; move further to import MDF file In SQL server.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7745 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quick-mode-1.png\" alt=\"Choose scan mode\" width=\"1413\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quick-mode-1.png 1413w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/quick-mode-1-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1413px) 100vw, 1413px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step-3. <\/strong>Preview the database, which you want to transfer and click on\u00a0<strong>Export<\/strong>\u00a0to begin the migration process.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preview-data-1.png\" alt=\"preview data\" width=\"1408\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preview-data-1.png 1408w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/preview-data-1-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1408px) 100vw, 1408px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step-4. <\/strong>Now, to import an orphaned MDF file in SQL Server, select Export to <strong>SQL Server Database<\/strong> option. Under Export to SQL Server Database, fill Server Authentication like\u00a0<strong>Server Name<\/strong>\u00a0&amp; choose Authentication type either\u00a0<strong>Windows Authentication<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>SQL Server Authentication<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7747 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sql-server-option-1.png\" alt=\"Choose Export option\" width=\"857\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sql-server-option-1.png 857w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/sql-server-option-1-768x656.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Step-5. <\/strong>After selecting all the advanced settings on the export Window. Finally hit the <strong>Export<\/strong> button.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7748 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/click-export-1.png\" alt=\"Click Export\" width=\"857\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/click-export-1.png 857w, https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/click-export-1-768x656.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">That&#8217;s all! to check the recently attached MDF file in SQL Server, simply expand the databases under object explorer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Import MDF File In SQL Server &#8211; The Ending Note<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Now, users can easily import orphaned MDF files in any version of SQL Server with two techniques described here. If in case users can\u2019t attach the MDF files manually then they can use professional software. This utility is easy to use and efficiently import complete data from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwarepro.org\/blog\/attach-damaged-mdf-file-in-sql-server-database\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">damaged MDF file in SQL Server<\/a> <\/strong>without compromising data integrity or loss.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary: In this article, we are going to discuss the quick methods on how to\u00a0import orphaned MDF file in SQL <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12178,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[358],"class_list":["post-6786","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sql-server","tag-import-orphaned-mdf-file-in-sql-server"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Import Orphaned MDF File In SQL Server 2012 - Automated Solution<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Hence, to attach orphaned MDF file in SQL Server some simple and advanced ways are available through which users can import healthy as well as corrupted MDF files easily. 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