Top "Localdb" questions

LocalDB is a lightweight deployment option for SQL Server Express Edition with the same features but with a simple installation.

How do I upgrade SQL Server localDB to a newer version?

Is it possible to upgrade SqlServer localDB from 2012 to 2014? We currently use version 11 from SQL Server 2012. I need to upgrade …

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Why can't I connect to a SQL Server 2012 LocalDB shared instance?

I'm trying to set up a SQL Server 2012 LocalDB (RTM, x64) shared instance on my Windows 7 x64 machine and I …

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Creating a Connection String and Working with SQL Server LocalDB

I have problem when i try to connect to localdb from visual studio 15. I have installed SQL Server Express 2016 I …

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How to change the default connection to a server in Visual studio 2012 SQL Project?

In visual studio 2012 sqlproj, the default connection button always connect to the (localdb)\Projects by default. How do I change …

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How do I connect to an older sql database using LocalDb in VS 2012?

I am trying to construct a connection string to a 2008 SQL Express database file in VS 2012. I am getting an …

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confusion about SQL Server Express and localdb

I need to deploy a WCF service with a database on client machines. I am confused about SQL Server Express. …

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The specified LocalDb instance does not exist

I've been using a localDB named 'Projects' for a while now. This is the same database that is created by …

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LocalDB SQL Server 2014 Express creates 2 instances (localdb)\ProjectsV12 & (localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB?

I'm using SQL Server 2014 Express and the LocalDB option, and I have the following in my SQL Server object explorer …

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LocalDB not recognized in Visual Studio 2015

I'm trying to create a database-first ASP.NET MVC app with Entity Framework in Visual Studio. Starting with a blank …

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How do I copy SQL Server 2012 database to localdb instance?

I'm looking to copy a SQL Server 2012 Standard database to my localdb instance. I've tried the wizard which complains that …

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