Master database 'missing'
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Hi folks,
SQL Server 2008R2 - newbie user
Wierd issue of a missing master database - wierd because I would have thought this was a newbie topic but I've found nothing for it. I googled and had a 'decent' look through this forum and only found a bunch of topics on 'how to restore master database'.
I wouldn't have thought I need to restore the master database because my SSMS works fine and I can query the master database. I can also see it in the drop down list of available databases in the Query Designer toolbar.
The problem is just that I can't see it in the list of databases. I can see all the other databases I've created, and I can see the master database in the DATA folder. But not in the SSMS.
I'm pretty sure I was able to see it a few weeks ago when I first loaded SQL Server 2008R2. But its not there now.
Any useful comments/suggestions please?
Cheers,
Chris
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It's in the system database folder under databases, along with model, msdb and tempDB
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverabilityWe walk in the dark places no others will enter
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I take it you've looked in the "system databases" folder. Can you see msdb, tempdb and model?
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Many thanks for the prompt replies!
No luck so far - can't see any system databases.
Three extra bits of information that I should have added first time:
1) this is the evaluation 180 day product.
2) a jpeg of what I'm looking at (attached)
Cheers,
Chris
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Tools -> Options. Environment -> General
Your master database is not missing, if it was SQL wouldn't even start.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverabilityWe walk in the dark places no others will enter
We stand on the bridge and no one may pass -
Ahh...that did the trick Gail
I vaguely remember now readng some tutorial telling me to check that box, but I couldn't find it again today and didnt come across anyone else looking for similar (I guess my search parameters must have been faulty).
Thanks again for the help (and to adb2303) - spent way too long trying to fix that so appreciate you putting it right for me!
Cheers,
Chris
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Haha I thought it would be that issue.
Dird
Dird -
Hey,
For me also same issue , system databases is missing . But its working fine , data and log files also in directory .
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