These pages cover SQL Change Automation 3, which is not the latest version. Help for other versions is also available.
Could not start LocalDB
Published 21 May 2018
The following error text appears when running a SQL Change Automation PowerShell cmdlet or add-on:
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- ... Could not start LocalDB: Error occurred during LocalDB instance startup ...
Cause
There are two possible causes of this error:
- You don't have LocalDB installed.
- Your RedGateTemp instance is corrupt (this is a known issue with LocalDB).
Fix
To install LocalDB, do one of the following:
- Reinstall SQL Change Automation using the SQL Toolbelt installer, and make sure your machine has an internet connection. LocalDB will be installed automatically.
- Install LocalDB manually. Install Local DB 32 bit or Local DB 64 bit depending on your machine.
If the error still persists, fix the corrupt RedGateTemp instance.
