Sql Server 2019 Localdb Jun 2026

SQL Server 2019 LocalDB is distributed via:

-- Create a named instance SqlLocalDB create "MyAppDB" -s sql server 2019 localdb

By default, LocalDB shuts down after 15 minutes of inactivity. This can surprise developers expecting persistent state. Configure via: SQL Server 2019 LocalDB is distributed via: --

LocalDB is ideal for database unit tests because: sql server 2019 localdb

In appsettings.Development.json :