How do I import a sql data file into SQL Server?

Question

I have a .sql file and I am trying to import it into SQL Server 2008. What is the proper way to do this?

Answer 1

Try this process -

Open the Query Analyzer

Start --> Programs --> MS SQL Server --> Query Analyzer

Once opened, connect to the database that you are wish running the script on.

Next, open the SQL file using File --> Open option. Select .sql file.

Once it is open, you can execute the file by pressing F5.