best option when master db is not available


i want setup database to new server machine. have backup copy of database files (data & log), lost master database existing server.

 

so have 2 ways of having database

 

1. restore backup

2. attach data files.

 

which 1 best option, when start afresh on new machine new master database.

either method should work. prefer restore.

 

if file location (folder) different, may need add move option restore.

 

refer books online, topic: restore



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