SQL - How to backup a database and export as a MDF file with MS SQL 2008 R2

Question

I have created a database \"test\" with some tables in MS SQL Server 2008 R2 (i.e. MS SQL Server Management Studio).

Now, I need to export this database as a MDF file.

Answer 1

right-click on database from Management Studio -> Detach. Then you have the MDF file you can export to wherever you want :)