sql - Need to View/Convert .bak file contents -


i've got .bak file hr software used use , have been asked review contents. i've never done before, i've pieced things research. far, i've installed sql server 2008 r2 w/ management studio , managed restore database .bak file.

i've got in there, don't know i'm looking at, how data in viewable format, export .sql, .csv or anything. not sure next step view in understandable format. need push in right direction.

with knowledge databases, suggest follow following steps extract table excel

  1. from object explorer, open databases clicking plus sign on databases folder
    1. you see many databases. click plus sign of them.
    2. open folder called tables, see data tables in database.
    3. click on ctlr + n database name selected.
    4. a query editor open. type select * tablename. need replace tablename name of table want explore.
    5. click f5. display data in grid @ bottom.
    6. right click on top left of data see , click on copy header.
    7. go excel sheet , paste data.

this way table table. highly encouraged consult database developer or colleague database knowledge if want learn how manipulate data inside management studio. link might helpful http://www.w3schools.com/sql/sql_intro.asp

hope help.


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