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timsmith
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 Posted - 2008-08-05 : 04:47:23
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| Hi,I access the db by connecting to the server at a.b.c.d (IP address). From here, I get access to the live db. How can I make a copy (data + log files) of the db so that I can have access to it offline (i.e. I can access it using the 'attach' command?thanks |
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timsmith
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Posted - 2008-08-05 : 04:48:12
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| PS: Its MS SQL server 2005 |
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madhivanan
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Posted - 2008-08-05 : 05:34:58
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| Take a backup of the db and restore in your serverMadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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timsmith
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Posted - 2008-08-05 : 05:52:44
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| Will taking the backup give me 'xyz_data' and 'xyz_log' files ? |
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webfred
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madhivanan
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Posted - 2008-08-05 : 06:00:13
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quote:
Originally posted by timsmith
Will taking the backup give me 'xyz_data' and 'xyz_log' files ?
YesMadhivananFailing to plan is Planning to fail |
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Saving a 'copy' of the db