Import SharePoint database into C#

Hey guys,

I am trying to import a SharePoint database into my c# development box. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about doing this?

I plan to get a copy of the original database for testing purposes, but am lost on how to get this database into my Visual Studio development center.

I will be checking each row of the tables in the SharePoint database for the word "Open" or "closed" in the 'Service Request' column. 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks