Wednesday, May 27, 2026

SQL 2025 master class LAB localDB

By default, LocalDB system databases are stored in your hidden AppData folder. The exact path to your files is:
C:\Users\[Your-Windows-Username]\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Local DB\Instances\mssqllocaldb

  Press Windows Key + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.

  Type sqllocaldb info to see the exact instance names (usually MSSQLLocalDB or ProjectsV13).

  Type sqllocaldb info "YourInstanceName" to see the exact file paths of your databases. [1, 2, 3]

 

SqlLocalDB.exe create LocalDBApp1

SqlLocalDB.exe start LocalDBApp1

REM Gather information about the instance of LocalDB

SqlLocalDB.exe" info LocalDBApp1

sqllocaldb stop MSSQLLocalDB
sqllocaldb delete MSSQLLocalDB
 
Enter Server Name: In the "Server name" field, type the following:
  • Default Instance: (localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB.
  • Named Instance: (localdb)\YourInstanceName (e.g., (localdb)\v11.0)