Thanks very much for all the advice, guys. I've got the tempdb resized appropriately on the new server and am working on an automated tracking setup to avoid any...

Whups, I thought I'd already posted this...

So would the ldf file be the same size as the eight data files?

My current plan is to set the tempdb to autogrow until...

I'm really glad to see this topic discussed. It's something I've lately been reading on -- or trying to, anyway. Almost every article on backups will say "test...

The db_backupoperator only allows rights to backup the database, not restore it.

To restore to a new database, you must have CREATE DATABASE permissions.

To overwrite an existing database with...

Oh, I appreciate the help -- I just felt silly that I hadn't already found that thread. 🙂

Thanks!

Bijal Parekh, thanks for the link. I did a search for old threads, I swear!

GSquared - tremendous! That's exactly what I need. I'd read that...

Thanks very much for the assistance.  In your link, it looks like we want to combine windows integrated authentication with trusted subsystem authorization.  I knew this should be possible!

Thank you!

Seems to have fixed it.  Thanks much!