How to attach .mdf file to SQL Server 2005 without an .ldf file?

Question

I want to attach a database to SQL Server 2005 but I have only its .mdf file

How can I attach it?

Answer 1

When you attach the mdf via the UI, select the ldf file in the list of files and remove it. A new one will be created.

Answer 2

Simply,When you attach database, it will display Attach Database dialog box in which click the logfile location and click the remove button. When you click OK, a logfile for you database will be created....

Answer 3

E.g like this:

CREATE DATABASE AdventureWorks2012 ON (FILENAME = '{drive}:\{file path}\AdventureWorks2012_Data.mdf') FOR ATTACH_REBUILD_LOG;