Attach .mdf file as in SQL server which is also attached to Visual Studio 2015 (Sql Server instance)

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I need to open/attach a Database (MDF) file in SQL Server 2012 Standard version as a Database which was created in Visual Studio 2015 and is being used in a project there. Is this possible?

What I want to do is use the SQL Server Analytic project to create a cube of the data. Is this possible?
If yes please provide some guidelines on how to?

Posted 26-Nov-15 5:22am

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Updated 26-Nov-15 8:38am

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PIEBALDconsult 26-Nov-15 11:28am

You mean ATTACH it to an instance of SQL Server?

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JasonClark03 · Answer 1 · 2016-01-07T19:38:00

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One solution to this problem is described here: How can I open an .MDF file in SQL Server? (Attach Tutorial & Troubleshooting) | Learning SQL Server[^]

Posted 7-Jan-16 19:38pm

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