Copying a SQL Server database

Hi

I am new to SQL Server. I am required to make a copy of a live database, or bring the database down and then make a copy of it.

I need to create a webpage to query the database, but another scheduling program also connects to the database, so that shceduling can be performed

Any helpBy all means refer to this http://vyaskn.tripod.com/moving_sql_server.htm link about copying to another server though it relates to moving to another server.|||Originally posted by Satya
By all means refer to this http://vyaskn.tripod.com/moving_sql_server.htm link about copying to another server though it relates to moving to another server.

Thank you so much fro the quick reply, I will go and have a look at the site right now...thanks