For instance, if you copy a SQL 2000 database to SQL Server 2008, the new copy is an upgrade to the new internal format but retains a Compatibility Level of “80” which represents SQL 2000 aka ...

I'm doing some development on a dev server of ours for a site that's currently live on another server. They have their own server with a SQL Server database holding the data for the live site.

Instead, you’ll need to copy them into SQL Server Management Studio. Make sure you enable SQL CMD mode from the query menu, as it will need settings such as the database name.

I created a copy of the database on the remote server and generated a SQL script to TRUNCATE all the tables in the copy database as shown in Listing 1. After a quick backup of the newly cleaned ...

Open the enterprise manager and navigate to your database in the treeview. Right click on the DB you want to copy and select All Tasks > Export data. DTS import / export wizard will appear.

I’d double check but if you’re ridiculously confident don’t bother. Now, go into SQL Server Management Studio. Locate the database you intend to move and right-click that bad boy.

Computer database software such as Microsoft's SQL Server benefits all types of businesses, as it makes recordkeeping fast, flexible and secure. SQL Server lets you disconnect a database from the ...