{"id":5687,"date":"2018-09-19T05:28:39","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T05:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=5687"},"modified":"2024-08-12T06:39:10","modified_gmt":"2024-08-12T06:39:10","slug":"restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/","title":{"rendered":"Restore Database in SQL Server from BAK File &#8211; An Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> Nowadays, many organizations use SQL Server to store their company&rsquo;s database. However, searches state that the chances of database damage and corruption are quite high. As a result, the files can be lost or altered. Therefore, keeping a backup (.bak) file is a good choice. You can manually restore the database in SQL Server from the BAK file. Along with that, we have also suggested a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/sql-backup-recovery.php\"><strong>SQL Backup Recovery Tool<\/strong><\/a> that comes in handy for quick retrieval of files.<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/sysinfo-sql-backup-recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i>  Download<\/a>   <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/sql-backup-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i>  Buy Now<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/#Methods_to_Restore_SQL_Database_from_BAK_File\" >Methods to Restore SQL Database from BAK File<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/#Method_1_Restore_using_SQL_Server_Management_Studio_SSMS\" >Method 1: Restore using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/#Method_2_SQL_Restore_Database_from_BAK_File_with_Transact-SQL_T-SQL\" >Method 2: SQL Restore Database from BAK File with Transact-SQL (T-SQL)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/#Method_3_Restore_BAK_Database_SQL_Server_by_Command_Line_Prompt\" >Method 3: Restore BAK Database SQL Server by Command Line Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/#Automated_Tool_to_Restore_Database_in_SQL_Server_from_BAK_File\" >Automated Tool to Restore Database in SQL Server from BAK File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-database-in-sql-server-from-bak-file\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Methods_to_Restore_SQL_Database_from_BAK_File\"><\/span>Methods to Restore SQL Database from BAK File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can backup your files in SQL Server in different ways. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)<\/li>\n<li>With Transact-SQL<\/li>\n<li>Command Line Prompt<\/li>\n<li>Professional Tool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The procedure to execute these methods is discussed in detail below. Let&rsquo;s go through it to secure the files.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Restore_using_SQL_Server_Management_Studio_SSMS\"><\/span>Method 1: Restore using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To use this, you will need MDF\/NDF files. Follow the steps below to continue.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>SSMS<\/strong> on your system and connect to the <strong>SQL Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, select the <strong>database<\/strong> in <strong>Object Explorer<\/strong>, right-click, and select <strong>Tasks &gt; Restore<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step2-1.jpg\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"337\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<li>After that, a window pops up. Select <strong>Device<\/strong> as <strong>Source<\/strong> and click the <strong>three-dot icon<\/strong> to insert the (.bak) file.<\/li>\n<li>Further, a dialog box appears, click <strong>Add<\/strong>, browse, and select your <strong>BAK<\/strong> file. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step4-1.jpg\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 4\" width=\"337\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<li>Lastly, hit the <strong>OK <\/strong>button to restore your files.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_SQL_Restore_Database_from_BAK_File_with_Transact-SQL_T-SQL\"><\/span>Method 2: SQL Restore Database from BAK File with Transact-SQL (T-SQL)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method involves inputting a query to restore your files. The steps are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Launch <strong>SSMS<\/strong> on your PC and firstly, connect to the <strong>SQL Server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, click on the <strong>New Query<\/strong> tab from the taskbar.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>SQL Query window<\/strong> opens. Type the query:<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/1-1-1.png\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"337\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<li>Finally, hit the <strong>Execute<\/strong> button to run the query and restore the database in the SQL server from the BAK file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Restore_BAK_Database_SQL_Server_by_Command_Line_Prompt\"><\/span>Method 3: Restore BAK Database SQL Server by Command Line Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To restore, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Command Prompt<\/strong> on your system.<\/li>\n<li>Now, to connect to the server and restore your database, use the command:<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2.png\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 2\" width=\"437\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<li>To restore a <strong>differential backup<\/strong>&#8211; first, take a full backup, then a differential backup, and input the command:<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/3-1-1.png\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"437\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Automated_Tool_to_Restore_Database_in_SQL_Server_from_BAK_File\"><\/span>Automated Tool to Restore Database in SQL Server from BAK File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>SQL Backup Recovery Tool<\/strong> is a flexible solution for restoring your databases from BAK files. Moreover, it has various features, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no limitation on the size of the file for backup.<\/li>\n<li>It is easy to use and supports all versions of SQL Server.<\/li>\n<li>Also, it supports split and compressed (.bak) files for recovery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Using this tool, you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-table-from-sql-backup\/\"><strong>Restore Table From SQL Backup<\/strong><\/a> without much hassle. In addition, it ensures maintaining complete data integrity.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps for Restore BAK File In SQL Server<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Download and install the tool on your system. Run it as an administrator.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select the Browse button <strong>(&#8230;)<\/strong> and choose the <strong>BAK<\/strong> file to recover.<\/li>\n<li>Next, choose either of the two options to manage your files: <strong>Single Backup or Split Backup.<\/strong><\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step3-3.jpg\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 3\" width=\"337\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<li>Further, <strong>Add<\/strong> the BAK file to the tool.<\/li>\n<li>Then, choose the <strong>mode of recovery <\/strong>for your file. Subsequently, specify the location to save your backup file.<\/br><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/step5-1.jpg\" alt=\"SQL Backup Recovery Tool Step 5\" width=\"337\" height=\"200\"><\/li>\n<li>After that, hit the <strong>Extract File(s)<\/strong> button. A pop-up message will appear. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The added database dialog box appears. Select it and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, hit the <strong>Save<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you still worried about how to create a BAK file in an SQL server? Well, the task is not too difficult. The write-up above has different manual methods to restore the database in SQL Server from the BAK file. However, this method is tedious and requires expert knowledge. Instead, you can use the professional tool suggested. It will ease the task of restoring your database within seconds.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"faq_heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723444023875\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. Can I recover SQL data from corrupt backup files?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>Yes, you can recover SQL data from corrupt backup files using the professional tool. It repairs damaged files and provides compatible files to SQL Server. Additionally, it extracts MDF and NDF files from BAK files without losing data integrity. Therefore, it is a very safe and convenient tool.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1723444075670\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q. How to restore the database in the SQL server from the BAK file?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans- <\/strong>To restore the database in SQL Server from the BAK file, follow these steps:<br\/>1. In the first step, install the SQL Backup Recovery tool on your system and run it.<br\/>2. Next, click the <strong>(&#8230;) icon<\/strong> and select the <strong>BAK<\/strong> file to recover.<br\/>3. Further, choose <strong>Single Backup or Split Backup <\/strong>and <strong>Add<\/strong> the BAK file.<br\/>4. Subsequently, choose the <strong>recovery mode <\/strong>and specify a destination to save your file.<br\/>5. Furthermore, click the <strong>Extract File(s)<\/strong> button. A pop-up message appears.<br\/>6. Click <strong>OK<\/strong>. The added database will be shown, select it and click <strong>OK<\/strong>. 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