375 I have an MS SQL Server 2008 Express system which contains a database that I would like to 'copy and rename' (for testing purposes) but I am unaware of a simple way to achieve this. I notice that in …

Jun 16, 2022 · In MS SQL Server, the easiest way to copy your DB with another name is the copy data wizard which is available under task menu. Right-click on DB you want to copy --> Tasks --> Copy …

I need to copy about 40 databases from one server to another. The new databases should have new names, but all the same tables, data and indexes as the original databases. So far I've been: 1)

Apr 4, 2024 · This question already has answers here: Cannot drop database because it is currently in use (24 answers) How to duplicate a SQL database in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (2 …

Jun 23, 2017 · Using SQL Server Management Studio, here are the steps: 1.Right-click the database and select Tasks | Backup 2.Make sure that the Backup type is Full 3.Click Add and specify the …

Jun 14, 2013 · I need to copy the contents (tables, views, procs, DATA, etc.) of a SQL Server database and copy it to another SQL Server database. I need to do this entirely in a script as I am not able to …

Dec 22, 2017 · It is possible to skip the step of creating the empty database. You can create the new database as part of the restore process. This is actually the easiest and best way I know of to clone a …

Mar 26, 2018 · 16 You can use the Copy Database functionality in SQL Server Management Studio. Right-click the database, select "Tasks", "Copy database". If you can take the database offline, you …

Nov 24, 2023 · Restoring a backup from one server on to another. This is impractical, because SQL Server notoriously cannot restore tables from a backup; It can only restore databases. And my …

Mar 12, 2015 · I am new to SQL, and what I needed to do was to combine 2 .mdf databases into one. I did that using SQL Server 2008 Manager - Tasks > Import/Export tables.The tables and views were …