SQL Server Restore

SQL Server Restore

1. Open SQL Server 2005 Management Studio. 

2. Connect to the appropriate server. 

3. Expand Databases. 
4. Right-click the desired database, Select Tasks, Restore and select Database. 
5. The Restore Database window will appear. 
6. Ensure that the correct database name appears in the To database field. If not, select it from the dropdown. 
7. Under Source for restore, select the From device radio button. 
8. Click the button next to the textbox to select the device to restore from. 
9. The Specify Backup window will appear. 
10. Click Add and locate and select the backup file from the Locate Backup File Window. Click OK. 
11. Under Select the backup sets to restore, select full 
12. In the left pane, select Options. 
13. Under Recovery state, ensure that the Restore with Recovery radio button is selected. 
14. Click OK to begin restoring the database. 
15. Once the restore is complete, a notification box will appear. Click OK to close the box. You have now restored your database to the date of your backup.