

Therefore, the model database must always exist on the SQL Server. The tempdb is created from the model database each time SQL Server starts.

If you modify the model database, all the changes made in the model database will be reflected on all the databases created using it. The model database information including tables, stored procedures, etc, that are created on it will be copied when a new database is created using the model database template. The model database is used as a template for other databases created in SQL Server, especially when creating user-defined databases. Rebuilding the master database rebuilds all of the system databases. You need to either rebuild the Master Database or recover from backup. Therefore, it is always recommended to maintain a current backup of the master database. If the master database becomes unusable or corrupted, you need to bring the database back to its usable state as SQL Server cannot start if the master database is unavailable. Information about all other objects created in the SQL Server – Databases, Stored Procedures, Tables, Views, etc.It stores a wide range of metadata information that includes: Of all the databases, the master database is the most important as it is necessary for starting the SQL Server. Master Database is the core system database that contains all the system-level information of SQL Server.

SQL Server mainly contains the below-listed system databases:Įach of them is used by SQL Server for Separate purposes. In this blog, you’ll learn about all the system databases and their purposes.
