Tuesday 6 March 2012

Database backup and restore - Copying a database from one system to another.



There may be situations when we need to copy a data base that contain many tables stored procedures etc.
First we have to create the back-up of the existing database in SQL SERVER.

·         Right click on the database, select TASKS, and click BACKUP...........





·         Select backup type FULL.







·         Select the destination for storing database.





Copy the backup file to the system to which it is restored..Open the SQL SERVER


·         Right click on the database, select TASKS, and click RESTORE, DATABASE...........







·         Select Restore file from DEVICE...







·         In general properties, Tick the restore check-box..






·         In options, select the .mdf and .ldf file of new database from C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50.MSSQLSERVER\DATA.





·         Click ok.