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How can I restore my database online from restoring?
Using the NORECOVERY restore option, that is used to restore multiple backup files, the database will be in the RESTORING state until it reaches to the last file in which the WITH RECOVERY option is used to bring the database online again after restoring the last backup file.
How long does a SQL database restore take?
Although, the database backup file is only 2GB, the restore can take up to 15-20 minutes even on a x64 12G RAM, i7 machine. When I backup similar sized backup files made from a different database, the restore finishes in 3 seconds.
What to do when database is stuck in restoring state?
If the database is stuck in the restoring state and you don’t have additional backups to restore, you can recover the database using the following command: Once you issue this command, the database will be useable, but you won’t be able to restore any additional backups for this database without starting all over again with the full backup.
What does restoring state in SQL Server mean?
The Restoring state in SQL Server states that the user has started the database restore process with RESTORE COMMAND or LOG T SQL Command. It means the SQL database is not available for the end-user until the restoration process completed.
Why is MY SQL Server database not restoring?
Msg 4333, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 The database cannot be recovered because the log was not restored. Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 RESTORE DATABASE is terminating abnormally. And exactly what you want in a catastrophic situation is a restore that won’t work.
How can I restore my database from backup?
Now, in order to process this method, follow these methods: Open SSMS on your PC and Right-click on the database folder. Now, click on the “Restore Database” option. Select the database backup file. Now, click on the Options button. Check, the Restoring options.