How to copy the structure of a database?
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I mean I do not need any data, but all objects in a database.
Many thanks for all inputs in advance.
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In Object Explorer, right click on the database, select Tasks, then Generate Scripts, then follow along with the wizard.
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probably the easiest way is to use the Scripting wizard in SSMS;
right click on the database in question, Choose "Tasks", then "Generate Scripts"
follow the wizard prompts;
you might need to go to Tools>>Options and make some changes there under Scripting options to make sure all teh elements you want appear.
Lowell
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What is the lowest level of permissions that a user has to have to use the script wizard?
Have not been able to find that. I thought if the user is a ddladmin it would work, but it does not.
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According to BOL it should be db_ddladmin.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb895179.aspx
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I think the issue is SSMS itself tends to require higher level permissions than you'd think would be required. if you access SMO directly(like from powershell) , ddl_admin or even VIEW DATABASE/VIEW ANY DATABASE is sufficient, but SSMS, since it's using a wizard that plans on the ability to script everything possible , wants to assume you have dbo access so that it doesn't need to check permissions.
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Ellen-477471 (12/21/2012)
What is the lowest level of permissions that a user has to have to use the script wizard?Have not been able to find that. I thought if the user is a ddladmin it would work, but it does not.
Oooo... bad news. First, I'd ask the question, why would you allow a user to do this?
Second, be very aware of the incredible power hidden in the ddladmin role. It can drop tables, create tables, and do all sorts of other asty stuff. I would't let a user have these privs unless it were on a Development box.
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