Copy database using SQL 2005

  • Good day,

    I am having a hard time copying the database using sql 2005; I already logged in as db owner; i am getting error code 1073548784. i used the 2nd option:use the sql Management object method;

    thanks!

  • What extra info is given with your error number ?

    I suggest to use the "regular" restore scenario.

    Create a backup of the original db using

    backup database xyz to disk=c:\temp\mybackup.bak' with copy_only

    Then copy mybackup.bak to your sqlexpress backup folder.

    Connect to your sqlexpress and perform the restore.

    (using SSMSE(gui) or writing your ownd restore database xyz from disk=...

    Keep in mind SQLExpress has limitations in db-size ! (4Gb max)

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  • thanks!

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