How to recover mistakenly deleted tables in SQL Server?

The method for recovering accidentally deleted tables in SQL Server is as follows:

  1. Utilize backups: If you have a backup of your database, you can retrieve accidentally deleted tables by restoring the backup. To recover the database, select the backup file that contains the deleted table and restore it to a new database. Then, export the data of the deleted table from the new database and import it back to the original database.
  2. Using transaction logs: If transaction logging was enabled before a table was deleted, you can use transaction logs to recover the mistakenly deleted table. Firstly, by querying the transaction logs, locate the relevant operations for the deleted table. Then, use the recovery feature of the transaction logs to reverse these operations and restore the data for the deleted table.
  3. Utilize third-party tools: There are some third-party tools available that can assist you in recovering mistakenly deleted tables. These tools can scan database files to locate the data of deleted tables and restore it back to the database.

It is recommended to backup the database before recovery regardless of the method used, to prevent any unexpected situations. Additionally, recovering a mistakenly deleted table may be very difficult or impossible if you do not have a backup or if the transaction log feature is not enabled. Therefore, it is best to consult with a professional database administrator or data recovery expert before proceeding with any operations.

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