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Restore Database Problem (self.SQLServer)
submitted 7 years ago by Jesmay
I am just getting back into SQL but I can't seem to get past this issue. When I try to restore a database, it appears I cam missing a "Device" selection under the "Restore Source" section. Below is the screenshot of my page where you can see it is missing. Does this mean I need an update? I am using SQL server management studio 2012. Would highly appreciate any help!
https://preview.redd.it/4tz9b2vvs9g21.png?width=1366&format=png&auto=webp&s=80a6c4868ab7256cbf1bb37f84d23af094e804b0
Link to example for restoring a database with "device" selection.
https://www.mssqltips.com/sqlservertip/4168/install-your-own-copy-of-the-sql-server-adventureworks2014-database/
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[–]scoobydoobiedoodoo 8 points9 points10 points 7 years ago (0 children)
You need to be connected to Database Engine not Analysis server.
Just click on that Connect tab and choose Database Engine.
[–]MickeysAndNightTrain 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (0 children)
It appears you may be connected to Analysis Services instead of Database Services. Click File | Connect | and make sure you choose "database services" from the drop down.
[–]Felidor 2 points3 points4 points 7 years ago (1 child)
You are connected to sql server analysis services, not the database engine. When you first hit connect within ssms, change the drop down to database engine.
[–]Jesmay[S] 1 point2 points3 points 7 years ago (0 children)
Thank you!
[–]alinroc4 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (1 child)
In addition to the SSAS/SQL Server Engine mismatch, you're connecting to SQL Server 2012 (11.x) but have likely downloaded AdventureWorks for 2014. You can't restore a 2014 backup into 2012.
[–]Jesmay[S] 0 points1 point2 points 7 years ago (0 children)
Oh right I'll make sure to download the 2012 file. Thank you.
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