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 .MYD .MYI files on sql database

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Bac0n
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Posted - 2011-09-03 : 01:06:47
Hello,

Im very dumb when it comes to SQL. I am doing a forensic analysis on a machine that was running an SQL server and it has .MYD and .MYI files that are large in size and that i suspect store the data im looking for. However i cannot seem to open these files using any linux commands or programs.

How do i view the content of the .MYD and .MYI files? I hope i dont have to build a database from scratch.

cheers!
Bac0n

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GilaMonster
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Posted - 2011-09-03 : 05:57:06
Microsoft SQL Server? SQL Server uses .mdf, .ndf and .ldf as extensions for database files.

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Kristen
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Posted - 2011-09-03 : 09:17:40
Google says that MYD and MYI are extensions for MySQL.
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GilaMonster
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Posted - 2011-09-03 : 11:02:50
In which case, a MySQL forum would be a far better place for this question (This is a Microsoft SQL Server forum)
Try http://forums.mysql.com or http://www.dbforums.com

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