Localdb -
The primary utility for managing instances is sqllocaldb.exe . You can perform several common tasks:
Server=(localdb)\MSSQLLocalDB;Integrated Security=true; AttachDbFileName=C:\Data\MyAppDB.mdf; localdb
Understanding Microsoft SQL Server Express LocalDB: A Developer's Guide The primary utility for managing instances is sqllocaldb
: This post compares LocalDB to other SQL Server editions, highlighting benefits like low overhead and negatives such as the lack of SQL Agent or Full-Text Indexing. localdb