Restoring a Local Database

If License Manager is connecting to a SQL Server instance on the local computer, use the License Manager Restore Database option in the settings menu to restore a License Manager database.

If License Manager is using a SQL Server instance on remote computer, use the SQL Server facilities to restore a License Manager database.

How to restore a database backup

It is best to ensure that the backup file is saved to your local C drive before attempting a restore.

1. Click the settings icon in the toolbar:
   
2. Click Restore Database to open the Database Restore window.
3. Click the folder icon:
   
   • In the Open window, navigate to the folder where the backup file is saved.
   • Select the backup file and click Open to return to the Database Restore window.
4. Click the Restore button.
5. Click the OK button to confirm that the Database Restore is complete. License Manager will close automatically.
   
6. Re-open License Manager and verify that your data has been restored as expected.