hii
follow this
1)stop sql server
2) take a copy of the two MDF and LDF files and NDF files if any.
3) Change the Name of the files
eg db2_data.mdf and db2_log.mdf
4)copy these in the data folderof MSSQL
5) start the SQL Server
6) from your query analyser
run sp_attach_db (please find the parameters in the Books online) procedure (if u have sql2000 u can do this from the enterprise manager)
7) in query anlayser go to db2 database , query the sysusers and drop all the users using sp_dropuser
8) recreate the users using Enterprise manage or other wise
other way
is detaching and attaching in a new name.Why are you even considering that *unsafe* route. A simple "backup database <dbname> to disk='c:\tmp.bak'" will do the backup. Then a simple "restore database <newdbname> from disk='c:\tmp.bak' with move 'newlogicalname' to 'c:\xyz.mdf',
move 'newlogicallogname' to 'c:\xyz.ldf'" will restore it.|||Perhaps you should get the Syntax correct:
restore database MyNewDB from disk='d:\MyDb.bak' with recovery, move 'MyDb_Data' to 'c:\MyNewDB.mdf', move 'MyDb_Log' to 'c:\MyNewDB.ldf'
Note: Use the following to discover files in backup.
RESTORE FILELISTONLY from disk='d:\MyDb.bak'
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Copying a database
I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
work?
1. Detach the database.
2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
d:\aa.ldf.
4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
with a different database name.
I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
As long as you use a different database name for step 4, that will work
fine.
Steve
|||Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
as when you do restore, you type in the desired database name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
automatically.
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
|||Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
take the database off line!
>--Original Message--
>Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
>as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
>automatically.
>--
>Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
>http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
>http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
>
>"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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to[vbcol=seagreen]
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>
>.
>
|||Correct. :-)
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
<anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:557b01c48a1b$3f0615d0$a301280a@.phx.gbl...[vbcol=seagreen]
> Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
> take the database off line!
> backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
> name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
> message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> to
> say
> get
the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
work?
1. Detach the database.
2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
d:\aa.ldf.
4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
with a different database name.
I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
As long as you use a different database name for step 4, that will work
fine.
Steve
|||Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
as when you do restore, you type in the desired database name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
automatically.
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
|||Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
take the database off line!
>--Original Message--
>Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
>as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
>automatically.
>--
>Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
>http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
>http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
>
>"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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to[vbcol=seagreen]
say[vbcol=seagreen]
get
>
>.
>
|||Correct. :-)
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
<anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:557b01c48a1b$3f0615d0$a301280a@.phx.gbl...[vbcol=seagreen]
> Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
> take the database off line!
> backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
> name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
> message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> to
> say
> get
Copying a database
I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
work?
1. Detach the database.
2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
d:\aa.ldf.
4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
with a different database name.
I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help."GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
As long as you use a different database name for step 4, that will work
fine.
Steve|||Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a backup and restore.
The GUI work fine for just this,
as when you do restore, you type in the desired database name, and the GUI w
ill change physical filenames
automatically.
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401
280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.|||Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
take the database off line!
>--Original Message--
>Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
>as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
>automatically.
>--
>Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
>http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
>http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
>
>"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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to[vbcol=seagreen]
say[vbcol=seagreen]
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>
>.
>|||Correct. :-)
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
<anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:557b01c48a1b$3f0615d0$a301280a@.p
hx.gbl...[vbcol=seagreen]
> Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
> take the database off line!
>
> backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
> name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
> message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> to
> say
> get
the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
work?
1. Detach the database.
2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
d:\aa.ldf.
4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
with a different database name.
I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help."GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
As long as you use a different database name for step 4, that will work
fine.
Steve|||Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a backup and restore.
The GUI work fine for just this,
as when you do restore, you type in the desired database name, and the GUI w
ill change physical filenames
automatically.
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401
280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.|||Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
take the database off line!
>--Original Message--
>Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
>as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
>automatically.
>--
>Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
>http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
>http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
>
>"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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to[vbcol=seagreen]
say[vbcol=seagreen]
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>
>.
>|||Correct. :-)
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
<anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:557b01c48a1b$3f0615d0$a301280a@.p
hx.gbl...[vbcol=seagreen]
> Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
> take the database off line!
>
> backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
> name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
> message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> to
> say
> get
Copying a database
I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
work?
1. Detach the database.
2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
d:\aa.ldf.
4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
with a different database name.
I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help."GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
As long as you use a different database name for step 4, that will work
fine.
Steve|||Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
as when you do restore, you type in the desired database name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
automatically.
--
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.|||Sounds like you have a plan. This should work just fine.
DeeJay
>--Original Message--
>I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf,
to
>the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
>can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
>work?
>1. Detach the database.
>2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files,
say
>d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
>3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
>d:\aa.ldf.
>4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
>with a different database name.
>I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will
get
>confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
>.
>|||Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
take the database off line!
>--Original Message--
>Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
>as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
>automatically.
>--
>Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
>http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
>http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
>
>"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
>> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf,
to
>> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
>> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
>> work?
>> 1. Detach the database.
>> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files,
say
>> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
>> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
>> d:\aa.ldf.
>> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
>> with a different database name.
>> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will
get
>> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
>
>.
>|||Correct. :-)
--
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
<anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:557b01c48a1b$3f0615d0$a301280a@.phx.gbl...
> Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
> take the database off line!
> >--Original Message--
> >Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
> backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
> >as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
> name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
> >automatically.
> >
> >--
> >Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
> >http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
> >http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
> >
> >
> >"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> >> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf,
> to
> >> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> >> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> >> work?
> >>
> >> 1. Detach the database.
> >> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files,
> say
> >> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> >> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> >> d:\aa.ldf.
> >> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> >> with a different database name.
> >>
> >> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will
> get
> >> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
> >
> >
> >.
> >
the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
work?
1. Detach the database.
2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
d:\aa.ldf.
4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
with a different database name.
I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help."GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
As long as you use a different database name for step 4, that will work
fine.
Steve|||Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
as when you do restore, you type in the desired database name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
automatically.
--
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf, to
> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> work?
> 1. Detach the database.
> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files, say
> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> d:\aa.ldf.
> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> with a different database name.
> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will get
> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.|||Sounds like you have a plan. This should work just fine.
DeeJay
>--Original Message--
>I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf,
to
>the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
>can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
>work?
>1. Detach the database.
>2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files,
say
>d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
>3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
>d:\aa.ldf.
>4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
>with a different database name.
>I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will
get
>confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
>.
>|||Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
take the database off line!
>--Original Message--
>Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
>as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
>automatically.
>--
>Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
>http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
>http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
>
>"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
>> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf,
to
>> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
>> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
>> work?
>> 1. Detach the database.
>> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files,
say
>> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
>> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
>> d:\aa.ldf.
>> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
>> with a different database name.
>> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will
get
>> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
>
>.
>|||Correct. :-)
--
Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
<anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:557b01c48a1b$3f0615d0$a301280a@.phx.gbl...
> Should have thought of that. And then I don't have to
> take the database off line!
> >--Original Message--
> >Should work. If the db isn't too big, I suggest doing a
> backup and restore. The GUI work fine for just this,
> >as when you do restore, you type in the desired database
> name, and the GUI will change physical filenames
> >automatically.
> >
> >--
> >Tibor Karaszi, SQL Server MVP
> >http://www.karaszi.com/sqlserver/default.asp
> >http://www.solidqualitylearning.com/
> >
> >
> >"GoX" <anonymous@.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:c76f01c48a09$d840a330$a401280a@.phx.gbl...
> >> I want to copy a database, say d:\aa.mdf and d:\aa.ldf,
> to
> >> the same server but with a different name. Of course, I
> >> can't use the Copy Database Wizard. Will the following
> >> work?
> >>
> >> 1. Detach the database.
> >> 2. Go into Win Explorer and make copies of the files,
> say
> >> d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf.
> >> 3. Re-attach the original database using d:\aa.mdf and
> >> d:\aa.ldf.
> >> 4. Attach the copied files, d:\aa1.mdf and d:\aa1.ldf,
> >> with a different database name.
> >>
> >> I'm just wondering if the server or system tables will
> get
> >> confused for some obscure reason. Thanks for the help.
> >
> >
> >.
> >
Copying .mdf and .ldf files bewteen servers
We have a user at work at enjoys stopping SQL Server 7 and 2000 machines and
copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
server.
I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found in
the users collection is because of these types of copies.
Thanks
--
...david
http://www.micro-mess.com
http://www.va-mustang.com
If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!I agree with you that backup/restore is probably a better approach. This
eliminates the need to stop the SQL Server service on the source server.
Although sp_attach_db often works without sp_detach_db, the documentation
clearly states that it should only be used with database files detached with
sp_detach_db.
After attaching or restoring databases from another server, you can run
sp_changedbowner to correct the login mapping for the 'dbo' user. This will
correct the DMO 'dbo' user problem. You may also need to run
sp_change_users_login to correct the login/user mapping for other users.
--
Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
"DavidM" <scandal_123@.cox.net> wrote in message
news:%23I8gmHdxDHA.1364@.tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> We have a user at work at enjoys stopping SQL Server 7 and 2000 machines
and
> copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
> restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
> server.
> I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
> another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
> What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
> We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
> Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found
in
> the users collection is because of these types of copies.
> Thanks
>
> --
> ...david
> http://www.micro-mess.com
> http://www.va-mustang.com
> If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
> the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!
>
copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
server.
I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found in
the users collection is because of these types of copies.
Thanks
--
...david
http://www.micro-mess.com
http://www.va-mustang.com
If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!I agree with you that backup/restore is probably a better approach. This
eliminates the need to stop the SQL Server service on the source server.
Although sp_attach_db often works without sp_detach_db, the documentation
clearly states that it should only be used with database files detached with
sp_detach_db.
After attaching or restoring databases from another server, you can run
sp_changedbowner to correct the login mapping for the 'dbo' user. This will
correct the DMO 'dbo' user problem. You may also need to run
sp_change_users_login to correct the login/user mapping for other users.
--
Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
"DavidM" <scandal_123@.cox.net> wrote in message
news:%23I8gmHdxDHA.1364@.tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> We have a user at work at enjoys stopping SQL Server 7 and 2000 machines
and
> copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
> restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
> server.
> I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
> another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
> What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
> We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
> Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found
in
> the users collection is because of these types of copies.
> Thanks
>
> --
> ...david
> http://www.micro-mess.com
> http://www.va-mustang.com
> If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
> the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!
>
Copying .mdf and .ldf files bewteen servers
We have a user at work at enjoys stopping SQL Server 7 and 2000 machines and
copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
server.
I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found in
the users collection is because of these types of copies.
Thanks
...david
http://www.micro-mess.com
http://www.va-mustang.com
If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!I agree with you that backup/restore is probably a better approach. This
eliminates the need to stop the SQL Server service on the source server.
Although sp_attach_db often works without sp_detach_db, the documentation
clearly states that it should only be used with database files detached with
sp_detach_db.
After attaching or restoring databases from another server, you can run
sp_changedbowner to correct the login mapping for the 'dbo' user. This will
correct the DMO 'dbo' user problem. You may also need to run
sp_change_users_login to correct the login/user mapping for other users.
Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
"DavidM" <scandal_123@.cox.net> wrote in message
news:%23I8gmHdxDHA.1364@.tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
and
in
copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
server.
I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found in
the users collection is because of these types of copies.
Thanks
...david
http://www.micro-mess.com
http://www.va-mustang.com
If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!I agree with you that backup/restore is probably a better approach. This
eliminates the need to stop the SQL Server service on the source server.
Although sp_attach_db often works without sp_detach_db, the documentation
clearly states that it should only be used with database files detached with
sp_detach_db.
After attaching or restoring databases from another server, you can run
sp_changedbowner to correct the login mapping for the 'dbo' user. This will
correct the DMO 'dbo' user problem. You may also need to run
sp_change_users_login to correct the login/user mapping for other users.
Hope this helps.
Dan Guzman
SQL Server MVP
"DavidM" <scandal_123@.cox.net> wrote in message
news:%23I8gmHdxDHA.1364@.tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
quote:
> We have a user at work at enjoys stopping SQL Server 7 and 2000 machines
and
quote:
> copying the .mdf and .ldf files from one server to another. He then simply
> restarts the production server and re-attaches the database to the new
> server.
> I have asked this employee to either backp the DB to disk and copy this to
> another server or use the sp_detach command and copy file then re-attach.
> What are the ramifications of doing a simple .mdf and .ldf copy?
> We have a number of MSDE databases as well. Is this acceptable for these?
> Perhaps the reason I am getting the SQL-DMO the name 'dbo' was not found
in
quote:
> the users collection is because of these types of copies.
> Thanks
>
> --
> ...david
> http://www.micro-mess.com
> http://www.va-mustang.com
> If you wish to reply to me personally, please remove
> the "underline" from scandal_123@.cox.net. The is done to avoid SPAM!
>
Copying .MDF & .LDF files for new server
Hello - I am trying to copy a database file from our existing server into an FTP site so I can download and then upload to a new server. When using the file explorer and copy command I recieve an error that the states
Use the Backup tool from Enterprise manager. Copy and load the backup on your new server. This is the proper way to transfer databases.
" Cannot copy ***data file: It is being used by another person or program, close any programs that might be using the file and try again"
I have stopped MS SQL, stopped IIS etc - ANY SUGGESTIONS?
VinceDetach the database before trying to copy it.|||
Quote:
Originally Posted by seniorinsight
Hello - I am trying to copy a database file from our existing server into an FTP site so I can download and then upload to a new server. When using the file explorer and copy command I recieve an error that the states
" Cannot copy ***data file: It is being used by another person or program, close any programs that might be using the file and try again"
I have stopped MS SQL, stopped IIS etc - ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Vince
Use the Backup tool from Enterprise manager. Copy and load the backup on your new server. This is the proper way to transfer databases.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Copy SQL Server 2005 Express database to SQL Server 2000
Hello
I have a copy of a SQL Server 2005 Express database - the mdf and .ldf
files. If I copy to my machine and in the Enterprise manager try to attach
the files I get error 602 - and apparently you cannot do this as the
database structure has changed so much.
Bearing in mind SQL Server 2005 is customersw so don't really want to
install too much software on their machine. so if I can do this all my end
that would be preferable. Can I somehow convert the 2005 database to run on
my SQL Server 2000? What would I need to install on my machine to achieve
this? The SQL Server 2005 Express does not seem to provide much in the way
of data export etc.
Angus> Bearing in mind SQL Server 2005 is customersw so don't really want to
> install too much software on their machine. so if I can do this all my
> end
> that would be preferable. Can I somehow convert the 2005 database to run
> on
> my SQL Server 2000? What would I need to install on my machine to achieve
> this? The SQL Server 2005 Express does not seem to provide much in the
> way
> of data export etc.
Well, you could create an empty database, script all the objects, create
them empty, and the populate them using DTS / SSIS. You would need a
management tool on one side (Enterprise Manager, Management Studio, not sure
if Management Studio Express has any of this).
--
Aaron Bertrand
SQL Server MVP
http://www.sqlblog.com/
http://www.aspfaq.com/5006|||Why don't you just install SQL Express on your machine?
The two versions live together very well.
On May 10, 12:43 pm, "Angus" <nos...@.gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello
> I have a copy of a SQL Server 2005 Express database - the mdf and .ldf
> files. If I copy to my machine and in the Enterprise manager try to attach
> the files I get error 602 - and apparently you cannot do this as the
> database structure has changed so much.
> Bearing in mind SQL Server 2005 is customersw so don't really want to
> install too much software on their machine. so if I can do this all my end
> that would be preferable. Can I somehow convert the 2005 database to run on
> my SQL Server 2000? What would I need to install on my machine to achieve
> this? The SQL Server 2005 Express does not seem to provide much in the way
> of data export etc.
> Angus
I have a copy of a SQL Server 2005 Express database - the mdf and .ldf
files. If I copy to my machine and in the Enterprise manager try to attach
the files I get error 602 - and apparently you cannot do this as the
database structure has changed so much.
Bearing in mind SQL Server 2005 is customersw so don't really want to
install too much software on their machine. so if I can do this all my end
that would be preferable. Can I somehow convert the 2005 database to run on
my SQL Server 2000? What would I need to install on my machine to achieve
this? The SQL Server 2005 Express does not seem to provide much in the way
of data export etc.
Angus> Bearing in mind SQL Server 2005 is customersw so don't really want to
> install too much software on their machine. so if I can do this all my
> end
> that would be preferable. Can I somehow convert the 2005 database to run
> on
> my SQL Server 2000? What would I need to install on my machine to achieve
> this? The SQL Server 2005 Express does not seem to provide much in the
> way
> of data export etc.
Well, you could create an empty database, script all the objects, create
them empty, and the populate them using DTS / SSIS. You would need a
management tool on one side (Enterprise Manager, Management Studio, not sure
if Management Studio Express has any of this).
--
Aaron Bertrand
SQL Server MVP
http://www.sqlblog.com/
http://www.aspfaq.com/5006|||Why don't you just install SQL Express on your machine?
The two versions live together very well.
On May 10, 12:43 pm, "Angus" <nos...@.gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello
> I have a copy of a SQL Server 2005 Express database - the mdf and .ldf
> files. If I copy to my machine and in the Enterprise manager try to attach
> the files I get error 602 - and apparently you cannot do this as the
> database structure has changed so much.
> Bearing in mind SQL Server 2005 is customersw so don't really want to
> install too much software on their machine. so if I can do this all my end
> that would be preferable. Can I somehow convert the 2005 database to run on
> my SQL Server 2000? What would I need to install on my machine to achieve
> this? The SQL Server 2005 Express does not seem to provide much in the way
> of data export etc.
> Angus
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