1. Search and download both (mdf) file and log (ldf) file for the Database version of your choice.
2. For Example: In case of AdventureWorks database for SQL Server 2008 R2 version you have to download
AdventureWorks2008R2_Data.mdf and AdventureWorks2008R2_log.ldf.
3. Put both the files in a folder on your drive: Suppose C:\Pract\AdventureWorks2008R2_Database\
4. Run this T-SQL Query: (Make sure Master is selected)
CREATE DATABASE AdventureWorks2008R2 ON
(FILENAME =
'C:\Pract\AdventureWorks2008R2_Database\AdventureWorks2008R2_Data.mdf'),
(FILENAME =
'C:\Pract\AdventureWorks2008R2_Database\AdventureWorks2008R2_log.ldf')
FOR ATTACH;
5. Refresh the database instance.
Any Suggestions or Comments are welcome :) Thank you :)
Paras
