Summary: This post outlines the most common reasons behind SQL Server database corruption. It also describes the manual as well as automated process to restore database in SQL Server 2014 without any extra efforts.

SQL Server stores all data, including components such as Indexes, Views, Tables, Triggers, and Stored Procedures, and much more in MDF & NDF files. MDF is also known as the main or master file of the SQL Server database. Due to several reasons SQL database file get corrupt or damaged. When this happens, the database becomes inaccessible to the users and the chances of data loss is more if the file is not repaired in time.

So, in the upcoming section we will discuss various how to restore database in SQL Server with or without backup. Before that, let’s look at some of the common reasons that may result in SQL database corruption.

Reasons for SQL Database Corruption

Hardware Failure
Bugs in SQL server
Sudden power failure while the database opens
Unnecessary changes in SQL account
Upgrading SQL Server from lower versions to the newer ones
Accidental deleted of crucial data

Methods to Restore SQL Server Database

You can easily achieve this task in two different ways - first using the valid database backup. Make sure that the .bak file must be in a healthy state i.e. not corrupted, damaged, or broken. While another approach using a professional software solution. Read the post and pick the solution as per your need.

Restore Database in SQL Server From Backup

You can restore database from backup file by following these simple steps-

Step 1. Launch the SQL Server Management Studio in your machine and connect to the database. After that right-click on the Databases folder under object explorer section and click on Restore Database option from there.
Step 2. Now merk the button for the Device option and then set the backup media type as File.
Step 3. Now, click on the Add button and chose the backup you want to restore and hit the OK button.
Step 4. Once the process gets completed, a confirmation message will be displayed showing the restoration is completed successfully simply press the OK button.

Flexible Way to Restore Database in SQL Server without Backup

It happens many times when a user does not have recent backup of their database. In such situations, we recommend users to use SQL Recovery Software to restore the corrupt, damaged database even without the backup. It is an adept software that has the potential to repair corrupted database and also recover the deleted database objects within few clicks. Additionally, the tool provide you option to export the database directly SQL Server present in the same machine or a server network, or save the database as SQL scripts or CSV file. This advanced utility is compatible with all versions of SQL Server database.

Working of the Tool:

First of all, download the tool and run it on your system.
Add the MDF database file using the Open button.
Choose the scan mode and version of the database MDF file.
Preview the database and then click on Export from the top of the screen.
Choose SQL Server Database option form the export window.
Choose the destination database either you want to export data into an existing database or as a new database.
Choose the database items and finally hit the Export button.

Final words:

In case of SQL Server database corruption, or accidental deletion of crucial data, you can rely on the backup to bring the database to a consistent state. However, you may come across situations when the backup of the database is not available or the backup file gets corrupted. In such cases, it is suggested to use the professional solution to restore database in SQL server without facing any issue.