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SQL Server localdb is an edition of SQL Server Express without server installation. Application developers can use it to distribute a database with their applications without requiring the user to install a SQL Server engine

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SQL Server: localhost vs MSSQLLocalDB

I have two different local versions of SQL Server on my machine: (localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB localhost I think one of them might have been installed alongside Visual Studio, but I am not sure. Is there a ...
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Where to download SQL Server 2019 Express LocalDB Installer MSI from

SQL Server 2019 is released but I there doesn't appear to be a LocalDB version available for download. Does anyone know if there will be a LocalDB release or if 2017 is the last version?
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Can't connect to SQL Server 2017 Local DB shared instance

I cannot connect to a SQL Server 2017 (14.0.1000.169) Local DB shared instance. I tried on a laptop that previously had some SQL Server Express and stuff that I all have uninstalled. And also on a ...
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Install SQL Server 2017 over 2016 Local DB and 2012 native client

I have downloaded Microsoft SQL Sever 2017 and would like to install it. But just to be sure I checked installed applications and I found that there is: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 native client ...
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How to connect an MSSQL database engine to a local network

I need to let my public IP connect to a database that is located within the same local network. Ex: MY public IP is: 190.222.222.222 The local IP of that PC is: 1.1.1.4 And this server already has an ...
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Does LocalDB support temporary tables?

Are SQL Server temporary tables (prefixed with #) supported in LocalDB instances?
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Installation of SQL Server Express LocalDB 2017 [closed]

I want to install Microsoft SQL Server LocalDB 2017 on my system. I downloaded SQL Server Express Setup (about 5.1 MB). Then I opened it and chose 'Download Media' option and then chose LocalDB. Then ...
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Cannot install SqlLocalDB 2016 on Windows 7 : FormatMessageW failed. Error code returned: 15101

I downloaded SqlLocalDB.msi (Microsoft SQL Server 2016 LocalDB) using SQLServer2016-SSEI-Expr.exe (version 13.1804.4031.1). I installed it and whatever I try to do I get the following error: C:\...
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LocalDB v14 creates wrong path for mdf files

Recently, I upgraded LocalDB from version 13 to 14 using the SQL Server Express installer and this instruction. After the installation, I stopped the existing default instance (MSSQLLOCALDB) of ...
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SqlLocalDB 2014 can not find SqlUserInstance.dll

Everytime I run the command: SqlLocalDB i get this error: SqlUserInstance.dll not found! Windows error code: 126. I searched but I could not find anything on what to do. I repaired the ...
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Is LocalDB installed independently of SQL Server?

I am a Developer. I thought LocalDB was installed as a component of Visual Studio, which could be used for development purposes. However, it appears to be installed independently of Visual Studio. ...
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Creating MDF tables using Visual Studio 2015

I'm using Visual Studio 2015. In Explore Server, I create a new DB.mdf file. When I right click on "Tables" I don't have the option to create a new table. Do I need to install something in order to ...
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Unable to Connect LocalDB Server in Navicat Premium

I've installed LocalDb server on my PC. I am trying to create a connection to the LocalDB server in Navicat Premium. I am unable to get the correct Host Name/IP Address for the LocalDB server. I ...
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Can't connect to LocalDB from Visual Studio 2015

When I try to connect to the database, to which I was previously able to connect, I get the following error: I tried to solve this by looking up other stackoverflow questions and online resources, ...
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Syntax check for creating logins in different SQL versions

We are trying to write a script to do the following task: Create a new login and grant datareader to the master database on all SQL Server 2012 and 2014. The script we have did what we want but for ...
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