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sdruelinger
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Posted - 2010-11-24 : 11:23:29
Hello
While trying to copy a database from one db server to another I encouter this error:

Message: ERROR : errorCode=-1073548784 description=Executing the query "CREATE USER [U_MSP_DAL_Cert] FOR CERTIFICATE [MSP_..." failed with the following error: "Cannot find the certificate 'MSP_DAL_Cert', because it does not exist or you do not have permission.". Possible failure reasons: Problems with the query, "ResultSet" property not set correctly, parameters not set correctly, or connection not established correctly.

I do see a U_MSP_DAL_Cert user in the security container for the source database and the user name: is listed as a Certificate Name.
I have never worked with Certificate names before so I am a little lost on how to replicate this over to the new server.

Thanks in advance

tkizer
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Posted - 2010-11-24 : 11:25:36
Don't use the database copy wizard to copy databases. I know it sounds weird, but it isn't the best tool to use to copy databases.

Use BACKUP/RESTORE method instead. Or detach/attach.

Tara Kizer
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sdruelinger
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Posted - 2010-11-24 : 13:43:30
ok .
thanks for the advice.. I will try that.

Thanks
Sean
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