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.
 
		