Problem
My SQL Server database was stuck in restoring state when I restarted the system after an unexpected system shutdown. I tried restoring all the necessary files expecting to make the database operational but to no avail. The database has been in restoring mode for a long time and can’t be accessed until restored.
Solution
I tried bringing the database online by restoring it from the backup “WITH RECOVERY” option. But, the restore process fails with ‘error 3013 – the backup database is terminating abnormally’. To save troubleshooting time, I decided to use SQL database repair software to get the job done with precision and integrity. After googling for the best SQL repair tool, I came across Stellar Repair for MS SQL software.
Recommended by SQL users worldwide, the software can help repair and restore the database to its original form. It can scan and repair SQL database MDF and NDF files.
Additional Features of Stellar Repair for MS SQL
- Repairs database on Windows as well as Linux systems.
- Recovers all database objects, including tables, keys, stored procedures, triggers, indexes, etc.
- Allows saving repaired SQL db files in multiple file formats, such as MDF, CSV, HTML, and XLS.
- Allows selecting specific database components that you wish to restore.
- Can restore database stuck in ‘suspect mode’, ‘recovery pending state’, and ‘restoring state’, etc.
How Stellar Repair for MS SQL Works?
Before using the software, make sure your PC meets these minimum system requirements:
After downloading and installing the software, follow these steps to regain access to your SQL db:
- Processor: Intel-compatible (x86, x64)
- Memory: 8 GB (recommended) 4 GB (minimum)
- Hard Disk: 250 MB for installation files
- MS SQL Server: MS SQL Server 2019, MS SQL Server 2017, MS SQL Server 2016, MS SQL Server 2014, MS SQL Server 2012, MS SQL Server 2008 R2, 2008, 2008 (64 bit), 2008 Express, MS SQL Server 2005, 2005 (64 bit), 2005 Express, MS SQL Server 2000, 2000 (64 bit), 7.0 and mixed formats.
- OS: Windows Server 2012/2008/2003 and Windows 10/8.1/8 /7, Ubuntu 16.04 (64-bit) / Ubuntu 18.04 (64-bit) / Ubuntu 19.10 (64-bit) / CentOS 7 (64 bit) / Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 (64bit)
Step 1: Run the SQL Recovery Software. ‘Browse’ the database you want to restore.
Note: Alternatively, you can ‘Search’ the databases if you are not aware of their location.
Step 2: After selecting the SQL database file, click ‘Repair’ to initiate the db repair and restore process.
Step 3: The software provides two scan modes, ‘Standard Scan’ and ‘Advanced Scan’ to repair the db. After selecting the appropriate scan mode, click OK to initiate the repair process.
Step 4: A ‘Repair Complete’ message box pops-up on successful completion of the repair process. Click OK to proceed.
Step 5: The software displays a preview of the repairable SQL database and its data in a tree-like structure. All the repairable objects are listed on the left pane of the software. You can view the contents of an object in the right pane.
Step 6: Once you have verified the software’s effectiveness and functionality, click ‘Save’ on the ‘File’ menu for saving the repaired db.
Step 7: When the ‘Save As’ window pops-up, choose the database file format as ‘.mdf’. Select the location (default or new) for saving the file and then click OK.
Step 8: Click OK when ‘the file saved at the desired path’ message appears.
After these steps, try accessing your database saved at the desired location.
Verdict
Stellar Repair for MS SQL is a handy tool for SQL users looking for a quick and reliable solution to restore their SQL Server database. It does exactly as it claims- restores the database stuck in restoring the state to its original, intact form. The best aspect about the software is its simple-to-use UI that makes restoring SQL db a hassle-free process.
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