Use the SQL Server Management Studio to restore the backup Apex Central database.
- Stop Apex Central.
- Click Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Services to open the Services screen.
- Right-click <Apex Central service>, and then click Stop.
- Click Programs > SQL Server Management Studio to access the SQL Server Management Studio.
- On the console, click SQL server group > {SQL server} > Databases.
{SQL server} is the SQL Server host name.
- Right-click db_ApexCentral > All tasks > Restore Database….
- On the Restore database screen, select the database to restore.
- Click OK to start the restoration process.
- Click OK when the message "Restore of database '{Apex Central database"}' completed successfully." appears.
- Click Start > Programs > Administrative Tools > Services to open the Services screen.
- Right-click <Apex Central service>, and then click Restart.
- Start Apex Central.