Interview Question in SQL Server 2000


 

Interview Question :: Getting a database dump


can somebody explain to me how to get a database dump from a database server (MS SQL 2000 server). Primarily i wanna get an existing database file from this server and put it down in my workstation. clear instruction please
Answers to "Getting a database dump"
RE: Getting a database dump?

just copy the database files
 
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RE: Getting a database dump?

Use detach existing database (right click on database name in EM),

copy .mdf and .ldf files,

paste them on your workstation and

use attach command (right click in EM)
 
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