[dba-SQLServer] copy a database

Susan,

When I want a copy of an existing database, I just use the backup of the
existing database and restore it under a different name.  I do this all the
time.

Ken

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From: dba-sqlserver-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:dba-sqlserver-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan
Harkins
Sent: Monday, January 12, 2009 1:19 PM
To: SQLList
Subject: [dba-SQLServer] copy a database

I need a demo database and it would be so easy if I could just copy 
AdventureWorks to the SAME server and rename it, but I can't seem to do 
that. I don't have the Copy Wizard either.

Any help?

In the end, I'll probably just create a new database and populate a few 
tables for the demo, but seems like too much work -- should be simpler.

Susan H. 

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