I would like to make a copy of a database I have but keep it on the same server as a test database. However, everything I have found is to use the copy database wizard (I am using MS SQL Server Express).
The instructions always say: In SQL Server Management Studio, in Object Explorer, expand Databases, right-click a database, point to Tasks, and then click Copy Database.
I don't have the Copy Database option. I am running as an admin, so no clue why it is missing for me - is it something I have to install separately? I can't do the Detach/Attach since it is copying to the same server. I tried detaching, copying the MDF/LDF, renaming, attaching but as you can imagine that messed a ton up :) I am not great with SQL to do it all programatically. Is there a tool out there I could use?
In SSMS 2008 you can do this:
Create a backup of the database you want to copy
In SSMS, right-click 'Databases' and select 'Restore Database'
Select the database you wish to copy from the 'From database' drop-down list in the 'Source for restore' section
Enter the name of the new database in the 'To database' field in the 'Destination for Restore' section - this cannot be the name of an existing database.
Click OK
You're done! :)
In SQL Server Express 2012 you can do following steps:
this will "clone" the Database with the correct table settings such as the "default value" and "auto increase" etc.
SQL Express database has an export button, I just exported the database to a new database on the same server, it is copying the database. Just right-click on the database name.
Take these steps to make a copy of the database in SQL Express
I was able to copy a database on my SQL Express system with this method
I had a problem creating a copy of my database as well using SQL Express 2012. I have solved it by the backup and restore method. After making the backup I used: restore -> files and file groups
Next step was to write a new name for the new database and set the source:
Pointing the source file
and finally, a overwrite the existing database with replace must be selected and set names for new files with extension mdf and ldf that are different from the existing where is: Restore as
This method worked for me
Just be aware if you are using SQL Server Express 2012 of going to the option Files and make sure that the destination files (Restore As column) are different from the original files *.mdf and *.log
( I tried to put an image but need 10 reputation :p)
The solution is definitely to create a backup and restore it, but ensure that you're restored copy is pointing to different .mdf and .ldf files.
Here's how to check that using SSMS 2014 and a SQL Server 12 installation: assuming you're creating and restoring backups on your local disk.
I do not believe the Express version of the manager will have the copy database feature. Have you considered copying via the backup and restore method?
I just thought of a really nifty way to get around this :) So I thought I should post my idea. Note that this is 'untested' but I think it will work.
Hope this helps out a few people :)
Cheers,
Jeff
I think you could try import data to a new database.
Try making a backup of your database, and restoring it into a brand new database.
As for the first part of your question ( why do you not see this Copy Database Wizard option under Tasks for your dbs ), the answer is indeed in the fact that you are running SQL Server Express . SQL Server Express doesn't support the SQL Server Agent feature, which this Copy DB feature relies upon, so the Copy DB feature is not shown (but many online resources fail to make that observation).
Fortunately, most everyone else has addressed the second part of your question (how to achieve the task otherwise), and nearly all point out using the existing backup and restore options (which DO exist in Express), or the export/import (which also exists in Express, I can confirm).
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