How do I repair SQL 2005 database

[Ambrose Bennett]

I have a SQl 2005 Server that had a fan problem and went into continuous reboot for a time. I have replaced the fan, but now when I bring it up and start SQL services I have a few databases marked as suspect. I am not a DB person, and our DB person is out of office for a few weeks. How do I repair these DB's so I can get this running again.

Thanks.

[Campbell Ritchie]

Welcome to the Ranch

You don't have a backup? I woud advise against trying to repair those databases yourself, unless they are very small and simple maybe.

Let' try duplicating this discussion in our databases forum.

[Everett Austin]

After that -- only bring back the SQL Server Service -- and not the Server Agent.

https://www.repairtoolbox.com/sqlserverrepair.html - SQL Server Repair Toolbox
Check if the database(s) are still marked suspect. If they are

ALTER DATABASE [MyDBName]
SET EMERGENCY
GO
EXEC sp_resetstatus 'your_db_name';
GO
DBCC DBRECOVER ('your_db_name')
GO
ALTER DATABASE [MyDBName]
SET ONLINE
GO

If that doesn't work -- please post back and we can see what else we can do.

For more information about "sp_resetstatus" go to:
https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/cc4cfcf8-93ad-4d8e-98db-9f241543da89/my-database-mdf-file-got-corrupted?forum=ssdsgetstarted