How to: Recover a Database from a Backup Without Restoring Data (Transact-SQL)

This topic explains how to recover a database in a restore operation without restoring data.

To recover a database without restoring

1. Execute the RESTORE DATABASE statement, specifying:

   • The name of the database to be recovered.
   • The RECOVERY clause.

Example

This example recovers the AdventureWorks database in a restore operation without restoring data.

-- Restore database using WITH RECOVERY.
RESTORE DATABASE AdventureWorks
   WITH RECOVERY

See Also

Concepts

Recovering a Database Without Restoring Data

Other Resources

RESTORE (Transact-SQL)
SQL Server Management Studio Tutorial

Help and Information

Getting SQL Server 2005 Assistance