Hello Pavan.
Firstly, from your issue above, it is not clear, if you created the table only visually, and forgot to run the script and save, OR did you create the table using the CREATE TABLE
commands.
Assuming the table was at least saved once:
Here are a few suggestions that might help you recover your missing SQL database table:
- Check for a Backup: If you have a backup of your database, you can restore the database from the backup. This is the most straightforward method if you have a recent backup.
- Use the
RESTORE DATABASE
Command: If you have a.bak
backup file, you can use theRESTORE DATABASE
command in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to restore your database. Here’s an example of how you might do this:
USE [master]
RESTORE DATABASE [YourDatabase] FROM DISK = N'Path\\to\\your\\backup.bak'
WITH FILE = 1, REPLACE, STATS = 5
- Check for Space Issues: If your server is running out of space, it might cause tables to not show up after a restore. Make sure you have enough space on your server.
- Use a Database Recovery Tool: There are several third-party tools available that can help you recover a single table from a SQL Server database backup.
- Recreate the Table: If the table was completely dropped, you can use the
SELECT INTO
statement to copy the rows and the table structure back into the database.
Please note that the exact steps might vary based on your specific situation and SQL Server version. Always make sure to have a backup of your data to prevent data loss. If you’re not comfortable performing these steps, you might want to consider reaching out to a database administrator or a professional for help.