Copy database to another location

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I have database at location C:\DB\Detail.mdf. The database is MsSql. I am using that Detail Database in one application. While that application is running i try to copy a database to new location as a extra copy (eg.E:\DB). But it is showing as that the database is using by another application. I try'd manually and also in coding. But its not working. Is there any way to do this. If know please tell me.

Posted 10-Oct-11 20:15pm

ssyuvaraja

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Stop the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service and copy the mdf and ldf files. After pasting another location, start the service.

Posted 11-Oct-11 1:38am

Muhammad Shahid Farooq

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You can not copy the database while it is running. either you need to take it OFFLine or detach it to copy.

Offline by Query

C#

ALTER DATABASE databasename SET Offline

make it offline and then copy.

Posted 10-Oct-11 20:20pm

koolprasad2003

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MZwahlen · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-10T20:20:00

Solution 1

The shortest way is to make a local backup, copy the .bak file to remote machine and make a restore there...

Can be done with sql managemant studio

Can also be made in code!

Posted 10-Oct-11 20:20pm

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Mehdi Gholam 11-Oct-11 2:22am

My 5!