How to Run SQL Server Local Instance Using Command Line
Managing SQL Server Local Instances via the Command Line allows you to streamline and effectively manage local SQL Server instances. Users can easily start, stop, and configure SQL Server instances, ensuring smooth database management for various applications and development environments.
Using SqlLocalDB.exe
'SqlLocalDB.exe' is a user-friendly tool designed to manage LocalDB instances from the command line. Acting as a straightforward wrapper around the LocalDB instance API, it simplifies the process of managing SQL Server instances. Similar to other SQL Server tools like SQLCMD, SqlLocalDB.exe uses command-line arguments to pass parameters and outputs the results to the console.
With 'SqlLocalDB.exe', developers can leverage LocalDB without needing to write code to interact with the API or rely on additional tools.
Steps to Manage SQL Server Local Instance
Follow these steps to effectively manage your SQL Server Local Instance using the Command Line:
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator
For best results, open the Command Prompt and run it as an administrator. - Retrieve Available Databases
To get information on available databases in the local DB, use the following command:
SqlLocalDB i
- Start the Database
To start a specific database, type:
SqlLocalDB s "Name of database"
- Stop the Database
To stop a specific database, type:
SqlLocalDB p "Name of database"
