How to Download and Restore Northwind database to SQL Server

How do I create a Northwind database?

Northwind database that can be downloaded as an executable sql script or as a backup file that can be restored with sample data currently works with Sql Server 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2016 & 2017.

How do I download Northwind database?

To download the Northwind backup database file you can go Codeplex or northwind download database bak link, then unzip your downloaded file, you will see the Northwind.bak file or Northwind.sql script file. You can easily find the northwind database sample download bak in the extracted folder.

How do I restore my Northwind database?

First, Install and open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

If you haven't installed SSMS, you can download it from the official Microsoft website: Download

Once installed, Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance by entering the necessary credentials.

Next right click on the database -> select Restore Database...

Select your backup database file

Enter your database name that you want to restore

Click OK button to finish restore mssql database from bak file.

What is the Northwind database?

The Northwind database is a sample database provided with Microsoft Office suite. It contains sales data for a fictitious company called Northwind Trader, which specializes in exporting and importing foods.