Update: This article is re-written with SQL Server 2008 R2 instance over here: SQL SERVER – 2008 – 2008 R2 – Create Script to Copy Database Schema and All The Objects – Data, Schema, Stored Procedure, Functions, Triggers, Tables, Views, Constraints and All Other Database Objects
Following quick tutorial demonstrates how to create T-SQL script to copy complete database schema and all of its objects such as Stored Procedure, Functions, Triggers, Tables, Views, Constraints etc. You can review your schema, backup for reference or use it to compare with previous backup.
Step 1 : Start
Step 2 : Welcome Screen
Step 3 : Select One or Multiple Database
If Script all objects in the selected database checkbox is not selected it will give options to selected individual objects on respective screen. (e.g. Stored Procedure, Triggers and all other object will have their own screen where they can be selected)
Step 4 : Select database options
Step 5 : Select output option
Step 6 : Review Summary
Step 7 : Observe script generation process
Step 8 : Database object script generation completed in new query window
Reference : Pinal Dave (http://blog.SQLAuthority.com), All images are protected by copyright owner SQLAuthority.com
Do you know how this process can be automated?
Glyn,
Did you ever get an answer to this question from PINAL Dave? I am developing a backup infrastructure for all of our SQL2005 dabatabases that exist on different servers but are all backed up on a single server. I need to figure out how to automate the creation of existing SQL2005 Scheduled Jobs into T-SQL script for disaster recovery purposes. Did Pinal Dave ever answer this question?
Dave Reynolds
SQL Application Developer
I will send you email with details.
Could i get a copy of that email? I’m also looking at automating creation scripts from various database.
Thanks
Could i get a copy of that email? I’m also looking at automating creation scripts from various database.
Thanks
Hi Pinal,
Cold you please send me the same details to automate this process.
Thanks in advance
Chintan
Hi Pinal,
Could you send me the same details to automate the process aswell please?
And how to run the script and copy the database to a different server?
Thx in advance!
Shazu
Pinal,
I would love to see the automation details also!
Thanks,
Adam
Hi Pinal,
I would also be very grateful to receive the instructions about how to automate the generation of database-creation script from a SQL server.
Thomas Qvist
CTO
Hello Thomas,
First install the Database Publishing Wizard and then use te below command to create script of databse:
SQLPUBWIZ SCRIPT -d yourDBName -S yourServerName -U userName -P userPassword scriptFilewithPath
Regards,
Pinal Dave
Hi Pinal,
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process.
Thanks,
Clive
Hi Pinal,
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process.
hey send me email regarding this query
I am developing a backup infrastructure for all of our SQL2005 dabatabases that exist on different servers but are all backed up on a single server. I need to figure out how to automate the creation of existing SQL2005 Scheduled Jobs into T-SQL script for disaster recovery purposes
Pinal, Cold you pls send me the same details to automate this process. TIA Gary
Hey send me mail regarding below issue
I am developing a backup infrastructure for all of our SQL2005 dabatabases that exist on different servers but are all backed up on a single server. I need to figure out how to automate the creation of existing SQL2005 Scheduled Jobs into T-SQL script for disaster recovery purposes
Hi Pinal
May I have this powerful script?
Hi Pinal,
Is it possible to have this script as well ?
We want to automate a complete copy ( we are trying backup/restore database) of our databases from Production server to Quality server.
Thanks
regards
Pinal Dave,
Would you please also send me the details about how to auomatic the process to create script to copy the db?
I need to copy a db I was working on to another sql server, your help will be greatly appreciated.
Anna H.
Hello Anna,
You can do that using SQL-DMO coding. If you can explain your requirement than we can help in providing better solutions.
Regards,
Pinal Dave
Hi Pinal -
I would also be extremely interested in the automation for this scripting process. We are in need of an automated process for one of our databases for DR purposes.
Thank you in advance for sharing.
Regards-
Aimee
Hi Dave,
First thanks for a great blog on SQL.
i am too desperately searching for a script to copy SQL jobs from one server to another.
Do you possess such a treasure?
Lior
Can I please have details of how to copy database including data from one server to another.
This is to automatically update our test database from our live database on a regular basis.
Could I get a copy of that email? Thanks
hello sir,
i am developing a project using SQL. And i want to take backup of Server database from any the attached computers without using sql backup facility. I want to generate a script for that. what shall i do? reply
how to import or copy table data from one server to another server data table..can you mail me step by step.
Read about sp_addLinkedServer in SQL Server help file
Hi pinal,
Thank you for these great articles.
I am looking forward to finding a solution for the problem “how to automate the creation of existing SQL2005 Scheduled Jobs into T-SQL script.”
Could you please send me a copy of the e-mail above.
Thanks a million.
Hi Pinal,
Could you send me the same details to automate the process aswell please?
Regards,
Pawan
Thank’s For automate the generation of database-creation script from a SQL server
Hi ,
I need a script to compare Schema for 2 database in SQL 2005.
In same server.
Hi Pinal,
Cold you please send me the same details to automate this process.
Thanks in advance
Bofa
I am developing a backup infrastructure for all of our SQL2005 dabatabases that exist on different servers but are all backed up on a single server. I need to figure out how to automate the creation of existing SQL2005 Scheduled Jobs into T-SQL script for disaster recovery purposes.
can you provide me with the details to do this
After Above steps i got .sql file, but when i restore using that file the backup is restored in master table
Pinal,
Could I get a copy of this email as well? We are looking at automating this for DR
Thanks!
Simon
Hi Pinal,
Can i get automation details also?
10x alot
roei
Hi Pinal,
Can you send the info about automating extraction of database metadata (Create Script) …
/Pär
To automate this I created two batch files. The first is called backup.bat and the second is call run_backup.bat which helps log the output of the first.
Contents of backup.bat:
echo off
echo %date% %time% backup start
for /f “tokens=1-5 delims=/ ” %%d in (“%date%”) do set newDate=%%e.%%f.%%g
set fileName=MyDatabaseName.%newDate%.sql
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Tools\Publishing\1.2\SQLPUBWIZ” script -d MyDatabaseName -targetserver “2008″ c:\databasebackups\%fileName%
echo %date% %time% backup end
Contents of run_backup.bat:
C:\MyBatchFiles\backup.bat >> c:\databasebackups\log.txt
Then I created a task in task scheduler (Start->Administrative Tools->Task Scheduler) to run run_backup.bat every night. This allows me to review the log file and make sure all went well.
backup.bat is configured to export SQL Server 2008 objects, if you have other versions of SQL Server just swap out the “2008″ for “2005″ or “2000″
I hope this helps!
Hello Pinal Dave
I have scripted a Sql Server 2005 database currently hosted on godaddy. The scripted file size is 250 MB but when I am trying to run the script file from Management Studion I got an exception message “out of memory”. Kindly help me on this.
Hi Sir Pinal, can I also get the details. Thank you
hello sir, i need your help. i am going to make a script that will be executed by command prompt make the .tab or .prc file according to the file exists in the syste, can you help me or provide script.
Hi
I want copy a table from one database to other with all functions,triggers,procedures,views and all how to do please let me know.
Thanks
ramu
Not to be overly critical but blogging on a wizard that is, for the most part, self-explanatory is somewhat akin to writing help file for Windows Notepad.
Nick,
You are correct. However, If you search my blog how to do script complete database question is asked very often.
My blog is focused on helping users who need help and I think, looking at stats of this particular post, I am very satisfied.
Regards,
Pinal Dave (http://www.SQLAuthority.com)
Thank you for this post, i was searching for this.
Good work
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Hi,
i’m using the “Microsoft SQL Server Database Publishing wizard”.
It’s free and needs less clicks than the wizard included in Management studio
Hi Penal,
I want to Create a database in SQL 2000, which will be the mirror image of source database and will updated automatically. Can you provide me the process…..
Thanks in advance
GK
Can SQL Server 2005 Database be restroed in SQL Server 2000?
I doubt that you can restored a 2k5 db to 2k and thats because there are so many new objects that were implemented in 2k5 and not supported in 2k. However, you may be able to script it and remove all 2k5 features before restoring.
Hi Maxwell,
Restoring SQL Server 2005 database to SQL Server 2000 database is not possible.
Kind Regards,
Pinal Dave ( http://www.SQLAuthority.com )
Hi,
I love the restore script you have, but would like to find a way to do a simply backup database to a .bak file. So far, I’m hitting a wall. Can you email me your thoughts? Thanks. SQL2005
I think Restoring SQL Server 2005 database to SQL Server 2000 database is possible by exporting the database.
The views are not exported as a views in 2000 but it get restored as tables.
So Accept views all objects can be restored from SQL 2005 to SQL 2000
And then what?
Once you have a script for your whole database, can you use it to build a copy of your database in another directory, such as for testing purposes? How? If you hit the execute button, will the script write over your existing database?
Hi Terry,
It is glad that you asked question. I will be glad to answer your all question.
Yes. You can build this database in another directory for testing purpose. Just run the script.
If you hit the execute button it will or will not over write your existing database, depends on your settings when you can create database.
Regards,
Pinal Dave ( http://www.SQLAuthority.com )
A problem with this method that I often encounter is how to order the scripts of dependent objects… if you use nested views the script will fail when not executed in the right order.
Even the option ‘Script all dependencies’ does not put the script in the right order. With a database with several thousand views nested into as many as 10 layers this becomes almost impossible to script manually.
Any suggestions?
sir,
what is the difference in variable starts with @ and @@.
Thanks
Sachin Kulshreshtha
@ for local variable
@@ for gloval variables
Hallo,
i would like to know if there is a way of using the wizard through command line arguments.
I am using the Ms DB professionals power tools to compare an empty database to the dev db to generate a Create Script of the schema and the database, the script fails due to dependency problems. I have found that the wizard takes these dependencies into account when scripting all the database objects.
Thanks
Philip
-“moet nooit laat ‘n vreemde persoon op jou grasperk dans nie”
sir,
I already generated script of one database. and make other database same as first one. Now I want to copy all the data from first database to new one.
Pls, help me.
Thanks in advance.
Kumar Ashish
Take a backup of database and restore it in other database
Hi ,
Any one have procedure to generate table create script with passing table name to the proc .
Thanks in advance.
Alkesh K.
This script may help you
Pass the table name and get the script of the table
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2007/08/27/generate-sql-script.aspx
Hi Kumar ,
You can just restore the new database by sql enter prise manager .
hi,
Does this method log the transaction in sql server.
Hi,
Please guide me the procedure by which I can creeated one record in a table and then copy the same into the other tables of the same database by using command line.
Thanks in Advance
Hello,
@Roland,
I understand what you are suggesting.
However, I do not use Views for my own databases so I never faced that error.
@Sachin,
Answer to your questions : @ is local variable and @@ global variable.
@Philip,
This method will not fail due to dependency problems.
@Kumar,
You need to write insert script manually or restore the database.
@Vamshi,
Script Generation will not log the transaction.
Script Execution will log the transaciton.
@Mubashar,
You need trigger. I do not like to use trigger so I suggest you write second insert script.
Regards,
Pinal Dave ( http://www.SQLAuthority.com )
Dave,
Is it possible to have a backup of a some set of tables only using the backup script?
-Jay
No it is not possible until you create a new database with set of required tables and take backup of it
may i know the importance and use of cursor,trigger,stored procedure..and transaction…and the difference of datafetch….
how to fetch the middle record from the table
[and]
how to find the next 10 records
[i need the query have to print 10 records in first time..other 10 in next time and so on..]
There is no concpet of middle record in relational database
You need to define it
Give us more informations
Sir,
About the “T-SQL script to copy complete database schema “.
The one you generate above. Is is possible to use this in Databaset? I want to use sql in a form, when I click backup database button. It will backup.
Thanks,
Jeof
I want to create new database from a template database on same server with all objects and also data in tables. I want to run a store procedure to which I will pass two parameters and and store procedure will required to copy all objects with data in tabels to new database where new database is already created before runing store procedure.
Is there any way to copy all objects tables with data from one database to blank database in MS-SQL 2000?
Thanks,
Manoj
It is better to take backup and restore it in other database
Nice suggestion.
But I have a question:
In SqlServer2005 I can script the creation of a specific table (by right-clicking on the table and selecting Script table as…\CREATE To…).
With SqlServer2005 Management Studio Express I can customize the script with the Tools\options\script settings (I can tell SqlServer2005 Express to include indexes, triggers, … in the creation script), but with SqlServer 2005 Management Studio (no Express) this customization disappears and by default in the table creation script these objects are not included.
Can you tell me how can I script a single table including any additional object without using the widzard you described and without scripting one by one any additional object?
Thank you for any suggestion.
HI…
I am new to database sql server 2005.I want to change the data type of a column in the table. Therefore i created a new column with the required data type and tried copying the contents of the main column to the new column.But the problem is, the table is around 4gb and therefore when i try to execute the above said procedure my transaction log gets filled up really fast.I have around 25gb of free space in the drive.The transaction exceeds the available space and i get an error.I tried executing the transaction in the simple recovery model and also full.but both ways the transaction log filled up really quickly and exceeded the available space.
It would be nice if i could know the ideal method to implement the above procedure..
Thanks…
Hi Pinal,
I want to generate script of table with data. Is it possible with sql server 2005??
Thanks & regards
No. However it is possible in version 2008
Hi Pinal,
I would like to know that how can we compare two database in the sql server 2005?
Thanks,
NT
Hi,
Pls Help.
How can I create the script for individual objects in SQL server 2005.
In 2000 it is a easy task in Enterprise Manager.
I already generated script of one database. and make other database same as first one. Now I want to copy all the data from first database to new one.
thanks
Use import/Export wizard
Hello,
Unfortunately the generate script wizard’s results are quite unpredictable. If you generate a script using this tool, restore to a fresh database and repeat the process for this second database you get two hugely different results. This tool is not suitable for keeping track of your schema changes using code versioning, and unfortunately I found no better replacement for it. Also not this tool has a bug in as it generates descriptive header comments for RULE objects even when asked not to.
It is mind dazzling how a database engine such as sql2005 has no working, predictable, configurable schema creation tool. I doubt sql2008 will make any inroads in this territory. I find it mind boggling that there are so many developers out there that have had no concern (probably) for database schema versioning.
I absolutely agree with you. Can you suggest something that could help to solve that problem?
Is there any tool here that can check the script generated by wizard and report about inconsistencies in that script?
Because you never can see the problems before you run the script. And when you hit those errors you can’t just skip them and continue the script from that point where you stopped. You have to fix the script, delete the database and run the script again.
Sometimes that wizard generates unbelievingly wrong scripts. For example it generates some CREATE VIEW statements before even CREATE TABLE statements and you have to fix that manually, isn’t that just pain in the ass?
thanks for providing solution but bu doing this i didnt get data of that database just that script generated tables but not had data into it. from sql express 2005 to sql 2000
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While this is” just” a wizard it showed me where to start. Thank you.
First. – thanks for this page. It was very helpful to me.
Several people posted requests to find out how to copy the data also. I did not find an automated way, but I was able copy the data by bringing up both Databases in SQL Server Manager and then opening up the source table, highlighting the rows and copying all of the rows into the second table. I only had 10 tables that I needed to do this on, but it didn’t take that long.
If someone else has a more elegant way of copying the data let me know.
Thanks
Make use of Export Data option
thanks. this page just saved me a bunch of time.
Can we script out the complete DB from the Query Analyzer? How?
Does anyone know to generate a script for an Index which should not be generated using the above article..It should be through front end.
can any body help me,
i want to create database for each user,
is their inbult functinality in SQL 2005
or i have to run script for each new DB
can u tell me whats the use of generating scripts?
i followed the whole procedure. in sql server 2005,the script got generated . but next what?
can u tell me the sue of it atleast?
You can use that script to create objects in another database
How to copy a database not o0nly structure but including data to another database.
Take a backup of the database
how to get the database backup
Hi,
Thnx a lot,
Great script, even for me, just copy the script to your new database script window, change the login details and you are away.
Thanks for saving me hours of work!
Hello,
I have already copied the database table contents from a SQL 2000 to 2005. However, it did not copy the stored procedures, index, default values.
Would running this script on the new database I copied onto the SQL 2005 copy those stored procedures, default values, etc… on the new database without erasing the contents in the tables?
What is the best way to make an EXACT duplicate of a MSSQL 2000 database onto another MSSQL 2005 server? I just want an exact copy including the tables, contents, stored procedures, index, default values, auto increment, and everything in the old database.
Thanks for your help.
One option is to take a backup from version 2000 and restore it in version 2005
Hello ,
Thanks for the nice instructions.
Is there a way that this process can be automated, where I execute a script and then it would generate shema scripts.
This way, I do not have to backup the data, but just the Schema.
Thanks Farhad
Dear Maxwell,
I think you have to be same platform. If you are using SQL
2000, you can restore particular database on 2000 platform. Same will be 2005 server.
If you detach a database from the SQL server how can you attach it again? Can any one solve the problem?
Hi
This was exactly the information I was looking for. I have a shared MS SQL database at a hosting company and I wanna move my locally developed database there. I think these instructions will help me do the trick.
Any ideas on where to look if I want to find information on how to develop with MS SQL Express + Visual Studio Express on my local box and then use the hosting site as the production platform, so to speak.
Again, thanks a bunch!
Markus
what i really want is a full script of data from table
like
insert into script with data attached
i cant copt such data from a certain table..
i heard of something like “script table as” and all of the data will be shown as result…
It is available from version 2008 onwards
Thanks for posting this! While the wizard is self-explanatory, I didn’t know the wizard existed so I needed a push in the right direction.
sir ,
can i get resultset of store procedure in Trigger
Why do you want to do it from a trigger?
Anyway refer this
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2007/11/24/select-columns-from-exec-procedure-name-is-this-possible.aspx
Generating INSERT statements for table content duplication is easy.
Write a VB or C# tool to get a dataset from the targetted table, and then output a INSERT line for each.
For my company I wrote a tool I call mssqldump (analogous to mysqldump) that does just this.
Here’s the useful bit (substitute your own database access object for DA):
SqlDataReader dtr = DA.ExecuteQuery(“SELECT * FROM [" + DBTable + "]“,false);
if (dtr != null)
{
Console.WriteLine(“– dumps content into ” + DBTable);
Console.WriteLine(“DELETE FROM [" + DBTable + "]“);
Console.WriteLine(“SET IDENTITY_INSERT [" + DBTable + "] ON;”);
while (dtr.HasRows && dtr.Read())
{
string strNames = “”;
string strValues = “”;
for (int i = 0; i 0) strNames += “,”;
if (strValues.Length > 0) strValues += “,”;
strNames += “[" + dtr.GetName(i).ToString() + "]“;
strValues += DA.MakeSafeSQLValue(dtr[i]);
} // end of looping on columns
Console.WriteLine(“INSERT INTO [" + DBTable + "] (” + strNames + “) VALUES (” + strValues + “);”);
Console.WriteLine(“GO”);
} // end of reading
dtr.Close();
dtr.Dispose();
Console.WriteLine(“SET IDENTITY_INSERT [" + DBTable + "] OFF;”);
}
Hello!
Thank you for this post and for all the comments you all posted here!
I’m trying to do the same as Online – getting a DB from 2000 to 2005, if possible as an automated process.
By using Copy Database I was able to get (apparently) all the information – tables, index, triggers, procedures and so on.
What I did was:
1. create an empty DB with the same name on the 2005 environment – NAME_DB
2. create the users on the 2005 server
3. give the users rights as owners on NAME_DB and then Copy Database to a new db – NAME_DB1.
Now i have in NAME_DB1 all the information (again, apparently).
Could you please advise me – is this a reliable procedure? Am I missing something?
Thank you in advance for your replies.
Irina
New to SQL 2005. In the generated DiskCopy script. how do you designate the name of the new database? Which line names the new database, if you want it to be different than the original? Sorry if this is a noobie question. Tahnks.
Also, Is there a way to Export just tables with no data?
In the wizard, dont select the checkbox “Script all objects in the selected database”
You will be able to check only the tables in the next steps
how can i use import/export comment in a nother programing languege , i dont want to use import/export wizard i want to use it in my application manully and import/export use in application
Hi:
How to Generating Scripts for SQL Server with Windows JOB?
Hi!
I want to copy all the system objects like SQL Jobs. Logins, SSIS packages etc to another insatnce, so how to generate scripts for them all at once?
thanks in advance!
Munish
Hi
I have migrate my database from sql server 2000 to 2005 using publish wizard and i have created it in local server and change some permissions now i want this 2005 database to move to live database server with different database name i have generated script same as above .Now i have problem that i can run query from management studion it runs perfectly but when i run it from asp page i cant get result ,i have checked connection it is established .To solve this problem i have changed some permissions but now i am getting access denied error… I am so disturbed please help me …its urgent ….
Thanks in advance ….
Regards
Dev
Hi,
There are some third party tools that you can use to script the table schema and as well as the data contained in those tables.
One that i Know and I have used is Embacadero(DBArtisan).
How would you automate this? What’s the command-line equivalent for scripting each object to a separate file? SCPTXFR can script each category of objects to separate files, but not each object.
In the wizard , one of the options about half way down is script for 2005 or 2000
it takes longer but it does the job
**** Very imp Note for scripting —
1. In the case of a production database, please generate the script as the non peak hours.
2. Databases which are very big, please be sure that you are scripting only those options which are required by you. Scripting tool will give you enormous number of options that you can set to true or false. Just TRUE the option that you want otherwise i have seen script generation taking 10-12 hours, which can be bad for the performance.
GKumar
Please use Log shipping in case you want the copy of the entired database as mirrored. In case you want only one table, go for replication.
Maxwell,
SQL Server 2005 Database cannot be restroed in SQL Server 2000.
Terry
Just by hitting the script button will not over rite your database. it will just generate a script (you can choose the option of clipborard, new window or save to a file). once you have the script ready and suppose you are on the query window with the script, you can just replace ( CTRL + H) the database name with the test database name.
roland
yeah roland, I agree with you one this. This process does have some hidden complications. What I would recommend you is to NOT SELECT the script view option initially. once you script other objects then later on you can script only the views. You have the options of true and false to minimise the scripting overhead.
hi,
before i start creating database its asking server name i dont know wat should i give…. can u plz help me….
Hi there
I wanted to knw if there is a way to copy database which is on another machine/server(MS SQL 2000 Server) to my new machine having MS SQL 2005 Server installed.
I tried it using Sql Server 2005 Management Studio to connect to the 2000server and using COPY DATABASE option but its not able to copy to local (machine) viz. SQL SERVER 2005 from SQL 2000 server.
Thanks in advance.
Rgds,
Amit
gowtham: servername here is the servername on which you want to perform a sql operation like scripting etc. If you are connected to the server already and still it asks you need to manually put the server name. To know the server name pls type the following command in the query analyser or mgt studio.
select @@servername
Amit: the fastest way of copying databases that I would suggest is to detach >> use the “FOR ATTACH”clause to create the second database.
Please check the following sample code from BOL. Plse refer BOL.
CREATE DATABASE database_name
[ ON
[ [ ,...n ] ]
[ , [ ,...n ] ]
]
[ LOG ON { [ ,...n ] } ]
[ COLLATE collation_name ]
[ FOR LOAD | FOR ATTACH ]
Please let me know if you face any issue with this.
I want to create a Database at run time through coding in C# in windows application
If you want to create a new empty database use this script
CREATE DATABASE db_name
Hi Everybody,
If you a backup of a database in 2000 Server. You can easily restore the database in 2005 Server using Backup and Restore procedure. Other wise you can’t do that.
To datach and attach a database, You have to remember where is the datafile located before detach the database. Other wise, you will have a problem finding datafile location. If you know the exact location of the datafile you can easily attach the database.
Need help, I want to update back up database server from production every week and it has to be automated
Seems you need to setup Replication
Read about it in SQL Server help file
Anyones help appreciated.
I’ve been using SQL Server for about 3 years. Not a DBA, but know it decent enough.
I have a database which I can not see in the Script Wizard (highlighted in this blog)
It is a database created prior to my arrival at my current employer.
I’m logging in as SA.
Is there a flag or setting which will provide me access to this database within the Script Wizard?
You can email me at gnoter at yahoo dot com.
Oh, and Pinal Dave’s articles have helped me well in other SQL areas. Thank you Pinal.
Thx.
Hi Pinal,
I have to migrate database and its associated data ,SQL IDs with their password from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005. I did generate the scripts and executed and could migrate the database objects. My question here is how do i move data from Sql 2000 to SQL 2005. Can I use Import/Export wizard to do that? and by generating scripts does the IDs and Passwords get migrated?
Thnks,
Baru.
Hi Penal,
I have to create Database structure based on an existing database structure. Could you please guide me… I have to make sure that None of the data from the source database is copied…
In this post when we enerate scripts … dows it generate scripts to insert data too??
Please let me know ASAP…
Thanks
Cognac
No. It only scripts the objects and not data of table
Hi Cognac,
You can using some 3rd party tools like Red-Gate SQL Data Comapre (you can try it for free) to do data sycn between your 2 databases, though SQL Server also provides this functionality. Try using the Import/Export ulitily.
I personally found that the Red-Gate tool was very good.
Cheers
Ana
Hi,
I have sql express installed (and developed an application on Visual Studio 2005) but the maximum database size is 4GB. What can I do when the db size reaches 4Gb? Create new database? How can I check everytime the db size?
Thanks
EXEC Sp_spaceused
will show you database size
Very good article for learners of sql server. i have been struggling to get information about how to generate full table create scripts and seeking information about that. This article solved my problem.
Thanks
Kuldeepak
I have a SS 2000 database that I want to move over to 2005, into a schema. What is the best way to do that?
Thanks a million.
Hi,
i am beginner in sql server2005…..
i need good guid books…..
i saw a create scripts to copy the database and schema…. and i follow it…. but i dont kown how is open the copy of all objects….. send me how is access copy of objects…..
Thanks
Ramesh.S
Hi
I was trying to take back up of all stored procedures,
but I was not getting the option “Files to generate”,
So that I can save each stored procedure in separate files
instead of single file.
Can you help me how to get that option?
If you want to store the script of each procedure to each file, refer this blog post
http: //beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2009/10/26/script-out-procedures-to-seperate-files.aspx
Hi,
if yoy want to copy objects (tables, store procedures, view, etc and data) between SQL 2000 servers, you shoud use DTS, and use Copy SQL Server Objects Task is very siimple to configure, and it works fine. and later you can schedule this dts
in the case you have SQL 2005, you could create a SSIS Project (integration services, the evolution of DTS), and use Transfer SQL Objects Task, also, i recommend try frst this test database, because is not very smart and if you dont configure properly it could makes a disaster or a unexpected result.
with the SQL 2005 SSIS i couldn´t transfer object between 2000 and 2005, it doesn´t drop properly the objects in the destination, if anyone know other workaround welcome!!
Do we have any tool or utility available in SQL2005 to compare two database schemas?.
Eg:
I want to compare the current production database with Staging(UAT) database. The comparision should result me the difference in dbobjects(Schema,Functions,Storedproc,Triggers) .
Thanks in Advance !!!
Hi Pinal,
I want to create a database schema from the existing database using C#.
Can you please guide me for this?
Thanks,
Suren…
HI ,
I want to know the best practice for a schema Transfer so that i can do in an envrironemnt with Numbers users
I am create some table in one machine. i want to import that all table data into another machine ? what is the procedure?
Make use of Export option from SSMS
Dittos for documenting this. I program, but, lately seem to be doing everything including moving databases around… Your post was excellent. Or, lets see I could run every wizard known to see what they accomplish… NOT!
Thanks sir for this big effort,
PLS could you tell me what can i do to change the data type of column.
Best regardes,
Manar
You need to use ALTER table
ALTER TABLE table_name
ALTER COLUMN column_name new_datatype
Note that you may need to clear the data before doing this
Hi all
Thanks dear it facilities my work a lot
But can I ask about how I can execute this procedure from the vb.net
Thanks for you in advance
first time coming to this blog..this page is very good so i may visit more often now. thanks
This was VERY useful. I am no SQL guru, although I do know my way around RDBMS…
My company needed to put together a validation process for the changeover from Mode 80 to Mode 90. We elected to force compile of all the scripts and deal with the fallout.
The trouble was that no one knew how to do this…
Although a little editing was required of the final script, this was a Very necessary first step.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for the info. of taking the database schema.
Actually I wanted to take a entire database backup, but which came around more than 30 gigs.
So I have taken the schema backup by using the info. given here.
Wow. I wonder if Pinal knows that he’s still getting comments and questions so many months later.
First: Pinal, thanks for this – I figured we’d been given a crappy scripting app courtesy of the SSMS team. Nope, just not where I expected it. Many thanks.
And to everyone looking for a different way to script everything, I found something on sqlteam dot com called ScriptIO. The downside is that it’s 2005 only, but it’ll script out whatever you need.
A couple answers to earlier questions:
81: Redgate Data Compare & Redgate SQL Compare. If you just want to compare data on the cheap, do a BCP out with -c (character version) and use kdiff3 (yes, it exists for Windows) to compare files. But Red-gate’s tools are cheap and work pretty durn well.
66: one easy way is to do a backup/restore – when you restore to 2005 it’ll convert it. Another way is to detach, copy, and attach the database. But it will be unavailable while it’s detached – so restoring the backup should be easier.
53: There’s a couple different ways to do it. (But, as always – if it works for you, use it!) Another way is to do a BCP out/in. If they’re exactly the same table definition you can use -n (native), but otherwise use -c, and make sure of your field delimiter (and check the flag for Identity inserts). If doing character-based BCP imports, I frequently have to use | instead of [tab]. I also found a script that’ll create the insert statements from within SQL: http://blogs.consultantsguild.com/index.php/2005/02/07/dynamic_sql_insert_generator_unleashed_1?blog=6
Though, honestly, most of the time I’ll just use BCP/Bulk Insert.
Hi
I found this website is very useful
Can u plz give me some tutorial of sql server 2005 which contains concepts like triggers, stored procedure, cursors etc
Have you read about them in SQL Server help file?
It has example codes too
Respected Sir ,
I have a problem in sql server 2005
At front hand a user can login .
A username and password is saved in HASHED FORMAT
how can i get the a userpassword in orignal form
Pls sir give me a solution i am very much thanks ful to you .
hey pinal i generate d script by d procedure told by u….but now whn m insert dat script in my database n hit the execute button….it start processing but after some time it shows me the error dat request time out…..my script dat generated is of 21246 lines…..
plsss help me out…
i have executed and disabled sa log in in sql server 2005 version how can i fix it tnx
YOU RULE!!! Don’t worry if some people did not appreciate your column–you are right that even though it’s a Wizard, I didn’t know how to use it!
Thank you!
Where can I send you the help file for notepad?
sir,
how can i create a database in sql 2005 and create a create a table plz tell me
for example your database name = gold
your table name = tran
create database gold
go
use gold
go
create table tran
(id int, name char(6))
go
Please how to check if a distant sql server is running (a ping?), what is the data source instance (exemple SQLEXPRESS), and if a database name exists? of course having the ip port user and pass
Hello Pinal Dave,
Thank you for your web SQLAuthority.com and postings. That’s helped me in great deal…
after following your instruciton of “SQLSer 2005 – Create Script to Copy Database Schema and All The Objects – Stored Procedure, Functions, Triggers, Tables, Views, Constraints and All Other Database Objects”, the SP, table names, Functions, Triggers are created, but i still have a trouble to load all rows into the tables. I tried the SSIS, import/export, copy database that none of are working. Can you make a suggestion for me to get this work done?
Thank You!
Denise
hi there,
what i really want is to copy the entire database to another Sql Server, this server in question is accessible via internet
if you can help, thanks
The simple way is to take a backup of the database and restore it in another server
I had 3 server on 3 different places. 3 server got same database with own datas.
This 3 datas i want to put on 4th server which located on my place.
How can i do this..??
Hey wait a minute… it doesn’t generate the ‘insert’ statements for the date.
Any equivalent for that?
Pls email me if you have a solution
Generate INSERT statement option is available only from version 2008
Hello,
I’d love to know the best way to copy a database/table from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2000.
I have SQL Server 2005, but I can’t seem to find a good way to copy all my tables’ properties over to SQL Server 2000 — identities, primary and foreign keys and such.
I tried creating a few “CREATE TABLE” scripts in the Query Editor Window, and then tried executing the same script in the SQL Server 2000 server, but all I get are syntax errors.
Would love to know if there’s an easy answer out there!
Thank you,
Susan
Hi Neha we are not having any inbuilt schema comparision tools we should depend on third party tools
visit
http://www.sql-server-tool.com.
or search forredgate comparision tool
HI Pinal,
I just want to know how to get the table’s (one or more table) script using T-SQL Command.
Pls let me knw
Hi Pinal,
i just want to know what is database schema?
Thank You
Sachin
hi ,
i want to know database name through script in sql server 2000/2005. is it possible? if yes,plz let me know.
thanks in advance
select db_name()
Does it backup the data too ?
No. You need to use BACKUP DATABASE Command
BACKUP DATABASE your_db to disk=path’
How to restore the Generated Script.
Dear sir,
i have one database in sql server2000. that database size is 2GB. in this database contain 1000 table and 1800 order related data is there. Now i am deleted 1300 order related datas are deleted. after delete the record database size is not decreased. Why database base size is not decreased please give the reply as soon as possible sir.
by
kumar.T
Hi
I have one database in sql server2005 ,I know how to retrieve data from a particular table
But i want to know can i retrive data from a particular database? i.e. all tables infomation with single query.
Please let me know if any option to retrieve like that.
Hi Pinal,
I just changed a table definition and I losed all the dependencies of this table . How Can I get them back?
Thanks in advance.
Brett
Well, I know some people have this a useless post, but it helped me a great deal. I’m not a database programmer, but I needed to copy a database when our database programmer was out.
Looking at the Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio for the first time can be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re not familiar with all the new terms.
Thank you!
-Dave
hello.
please tell me how to copy tables from one database such as northwind database to my own created database??
Thanks for this.
Why did MS get rid of the DTS Import/Export option Copy Database objects? It was so flexible – you could select data and schema or just schema or just data, then select certain objects and not others etc.
Has anyone figured out how to do the above in SSIS or is there another way?
Thanks
Hello Sir,
I am from India …. how to create T-SQL script at sql prompt
Shanku
sir,
i want to know ….how identity columns used in procedures for insertion .
plz help me out.
thanks,
rajiv
hi ,
how to backup the database and restore it.
in sql prompt.
Dear sir
I wanted to know how we can take Scrapt Database(Copy Database)
Plz help provide.
Thank u so much
Hello Pinal Dave,
I have a client that has a sql server 200 db sitting on their local server. They want to make a copy of the db on a remote host. The remote host is a shared hosting account with http://www.godaddy.com run on sql server 2005. Godaddy will not let you restore from an outside source. I tried to copy over the data one table at a time but ran into an error for a larger table that contains html pages in the cells. The keep getting “Line 2 has 3 values. (13 expected)” What is your suggestion for getting a copy of my data over to the remote host? Please help!
Thanks,
Erica
Hi!
I’m a newbie and I’m not a SQL Worker.
I need to copy a database from a server to another server.
I already followed the procedures above and I can see the scripts.
What should I do next?
Please help me.
Thank you very much. Your help is highly appreciated.
Hope this helps someone as new to SQL as me:
Create a new database in SQL Server Management Studio.
In the Management Studio, select the database you want to copy and follow the instructions above. Now you have your copy script.
In Management Studio, select the new database and hit the exclamation button (run the script).
Your database tables will be copied minus their data records.
Forgive me if this is obvious to most but it took me a long time to figure out what to do with the script.
Thank you for the tutorial, it was very helpful.
how can i make a trigger which will take the back up of database automatically
You shouldn’t use a trigger
Create a procedure that takes a backup
Schedule that procedure to run periodically using a job
Hi,
I’ve installed SQL Server 2005 in my laptop…
while konnekting 2 the DB engine …it has been askin me the SERVER name…
What kud be the server name?
im a bit konfuzed ….
im neu 2 SQL Server…..plz help me out…..
thnx n regards,
Naga Raju A
i want to transfer sql db(2005) created in my local system to server (for hosting).
I am familier with dts option for 2000, but can you tell me How i can export data in 2005 ???
waiting for reply,
Gita Kansara
What is the procedure to create a table using a given schema in microsoft sql server 2005.
@ kuldeep.
Normally this is the script we use
CREATE TABLE TABLE_NAME ( COLA DATATYPE , COLB DATATYPE)
if a user execute this query who has ddladmin permissions, then a table will be created in the default schema of that user. Default schema for all users will be DBO unless you change it. so this new table will be actually “dbo.table_name”
Lets say there is a schema ” schema1 “which already exists in the database and that is not your default schema , lets says your default schema is dbo and you want to create a new table in shcema ” schema1″ then you can execute this query:
CREATE TABLE SCHEMA1.NEW_TABLE ( COLA DATATYPE , COLB DATATYPE)
This table will be created in schema1.
Schemas are nothing but containers. In 2000 we use to write fourpart name like this.
servername.databasename.ownername.objectname
In 2000 generally the owner name will be a user.
—————–
But in 2005, after schemas have been introduced, the new fourpart name will look like this,
servername.databasename.schemaname.objectname.
Long story short : when you want to create a table under any schema, mention schema name before table name in the create table statement.
CREATE TABLE SCHEMA1.NEW_TABLE ( COLA DATATYPE , COLB DATATYPE)
Hope this helps.
I have one SQL 2005 Server.
I want to make an exact copy of my database + content on the same server with the only difference being the database name. How can I achieve this.
I have a copy of the database but without the content. How do I get all the content of the original database into the new one?? backup/restore does not work. SQL says the target database is not the same database as the database that was backed up…
Can you help me out on this?
I think with this we need to attach drop and create database also I am having some problem in that
1.IF EXISTS (SELECT name FROM sys.databases WHERE name = N’Items’)
some where sys.databases works but some places we need to change it to sysdatabases.
how can we avoid that.
2.CREATE DATABASE [SVIDB] ON PRIMARY
( NAME = N’Items’, FILENAME = N’C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.2\MSSQL\DATA\SVIDB.mdf’ , SIZE = 12288KB , MAXSIZE = UNLIMITED, FILEGROWTH = 1024KB )
LOG ON
( NAME = N’ITEMS_log’, FILENAME = N’C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.2\MSSQL\DATA\SVIDB_log.ldf’ , SIZE = 57664KB , MAXSIZE = 2048GB , FILEGROWTH = 10%)
COLLATE SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS
GO
EXEC dbo.sp_dbcmptlevel @dbname=N’SVIDB’, @new_cmptlevel=90
GO
problem with path and user authentications.
like some systems stores at MSSQL.2\MSSQL\DATA\
some stores at MSSQL.1\MSSQL\DATA\
and some systems don’t have rights to apend folder.
How to create a duplicate database from another database?
Example we have a db with 4 tables named (‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’) with some data. wa want to create a new duplicate db from first one with tables(‘A’, ‘D’) with there data. Need immediate reply on mail. Thanks
hello sir,
how can i create a database in sql 2005?
Hi Penal
Thanks for such an informative website, am a dummy in SQL 2005.
Can you please tell me how to copy the data extracted through sql query into another sql table.
Thanks and regards
Harish B K
Insert into target_table(column list)
your_query
Hi PD
will u plz help me on how to add the sql script that u generate above to another Sql Server 2005 so that the same database is created on that Sql Server 2005
plz help me
I have two different servers, each with sql server 2005. I wanted to copy a database from one to the other. After struggling with generating scripts and such, I just created a database on on the destination server with the same name and security settings. Then I copied the DB_NAME.mdf and DB_NAME.ldf from the source server to the destination server replacing the files on the destination. (I turned both servers services off before copying the files). When I restarted the destination server, everything came up fine. With this method, the schema, data, views, and stored procedures transfered perfectly.
Do you foresee a problem with this method?
This blog was helpful in generating the scripts, thank you.
Nick
Hi,
I m using asp.net with sql server 2005. Most of the time the server on which my database is kept faces some problem. I have taken one other database server also. What I want is that whatever record (tables,views,procedures and functions) I have, should automatically be transfered in the new database along with data. What should I do for it? Please suggest.
Pinal, I was just trying to script out a full database in Visual Studio 2008 but it wouldn’t work because of an XML assembly object. The workflow was through the Database Schema Compare method. VS 2008 let me choose to not create the assembly object but then choked on the assembly anyway.
I’m going to try the method above see if this will work but I suspect I’ll still have a problem with the assembly.
I’ll let you know. Maybe my only choice is to detach the assembly, script out the database, then go through the steps to attach the assembly to the new database.
Your blog is very helpful, by the way. Thanks.
hello,
i want to make a user an owner of my database,am using sql server 2005,please can you help me to create a
1.login
2.user
3.make the user the owner of my database
thx
Hello Pinal,
Presently I am working on dotnet. We are using sql server 2005. So, my requirement is when ever I click the button I have to delete the particular table’s data from database. But, before deleting I have to take backup and insert into another database.
Please give me advice in 2 to 3 ways. We are using sql select statements for transferring data. Is there any other way to transfer?
regards
Ramesh
Hello –
This was a great help. But is there a way to generate seperate scripts for the objects like we can do it SQL 2000 instead of getting one script in one go.
Thanks
Best Regards
Hi All,
I am following the above steps to take the stored procedures scripts to individual sql or text files. but to my surprize in the 5th step: Select Output Options, I couldn’t find the option to take the individual stored procedure scripts to defferent sql files. Is it my local sql server software problem or need I do any setting for this option?
Awaiting for your earlier reponse.
Thanks & regards,
Srinu
Hi sir,
I want how to create runtime sqlservser database in asp.net with c#.
Awaiting for your earlier reponse.
Thanks & regards,
Swapnil
I want to add something saying, there is an option called
Script Behavior: you can select two options for this,
a) Generate CREATE Statement only
b) Generate DROP Statement only.
Make sure you select option a) if you are trying to script all objects of database so that you can create it later on.
Before running the script in the PROD, Make sure you check if it is DROP or if It is CREATE.
Second thing I am concerned about is, Whether to use : Script USE DATABSE:
SCRIPT USE DATABASE:
a) TRUE
b) FALSE
By default it would be false. I also suggest to keep it false, because, when you generate the script and you execute (RUN) the script in prod, and you haven’t checked that it was a DROP Statement script. Trust me you are done…. ( Your Job is finished…) It will DROP all your database objects.
if you dont mention Database name, still you have one more chance to check…
hope this helps, please correct me if I am wrong.
Hi,
I have to give ‘create Proc’ permission to developers team but restrict them from creating or altering table designs. I tried giving Connect, Create Procedure’,Delete, Insert, Select and Update. But it doesn’t work for them. It only works if I also give ‘Alter any schema’ but on giving this, they get permission to change table designs. How can I restrict table design changes for deleopers while giving them create/alter proc permission. This is all for sql server 2005. Please help.
Thanks,
Sunil
Hello Sunil,
This might be a temporary solution,
Open SQL Server – expand database- expand security – expand roles – database roles – right click ( new database role)
1. Give the name of the role,
2. select the owner of the role ( dbo or any other user)
3. on the left hand side of the box, click securables, and then click add
a) after you click add, click specific objects – click ok
b) click objects types, check stored procedure- click ok
c) Click browse, all stored procedures will be displayed, you select which stored procedures you want to select, and then click ok.
d) Then you should be able to see which types of permissions you can give to those stored procedures. Remember, you have to give permissions to every single stored procedure, dont think if you give it to one, it will apply for all stored procedure, you have to select one stored proc at one time and then give permisisons ( alter/create/control) and after you complete all the permissions for all the stored procedures, then click ok.
4. Add developers userid to this database role, to do this,
Open SQL Server – database – security – roles- database roles- select newly created role – right click properties ( double click name) and then click on add and then click browse, select the userid of developers and click ok, and click ok again, Thats it.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for quick reply, Imran.
I tried this, but this way developers won’t be able to create new proc. So I give ‘Create Procedure’ permission to the role. On giving this, user is still not able to create proc as he is getting error
Msg 2760, Level 16, State 1, Procedure try, Line 2
The specified schema name “dbo” either does not exist or you do not have permission to use it.
I think, I might need to give ‘Alter Schema’ also because its addition of object to the schema. And if I give this, then user can change table design also.
Regards,
Sunil
Thanks
what is main differeence between sql server 2000 and 2005?
Hey Pinal,
I would like to change the “domain (in pure db terms)/Schema name” in a db.
Example I have used
XYZ.Tablenames instead of
DBO.Tablenames.
Every time I am restoring a DB i have to manually change it, which with SQL Server 2005 is a sequential process, if any one step fails it does not work.
Is there a way to automate this.
Please let me know.
Regards,
Taposh
I want to know the steps to create a database .
steps to create a database
@ Seshathri
1. Books Online – in index type create database and scroll down a little bit and there are plenty of examples.
2. Command to create a database with default setting,
CREATE DATABASE DATABASE_NAME
3. In Object Explorer / SSMS, expand sql server, you will see database, right click new database, give the name of the database and check if you want to other options, this is pretty easy, you should be able to do it, even if you have no SQL Server Knowledge,
Things which are important/which you should change while creating a database,
1. Database name
2. Logical Name
3. Physical address, if you want you can keep the same physical address.
4.Initial size ( depends on how much data will be needed)
5. Collation: default
6. Recovery Model : FULL ( defualt)
7. keep all default settings. click ok and you are done.
Hope this helps.
Thanks,
Imran.
If you don’t know how to create a DB to begin with, you should not try to do so.
HI pinal
how to genarate scripts [create] for all my data tables alone from a database…
with out any object for tables…….
Is that possiblity available in sql server 2005 ?
Else only by usual way of copying tables using query is alone possible….
With regards
Balaji.G
how to copy tables from one database in to another in sql server in .net application
Is there any way to generate a script containing all tables data.
@faridmasood
What I learnt the meaning of script is code. When you say I want to script table, it means you want the code of the table which was used to create that table.
First create the script and then run the script to create a new table and then you can transfer the data with many ways,
insert into new_table_name select * from old_table_name
This is the easiest one
create a dts package select object transfer task, select source, select destination, select the table you want to transfer, the table is created at destination with all keys, indexes and all constraints, and also data….
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Hi i’m doing C#, i want to create a application which will generate the script at runtime and update the newly database with that data
happy coding
thanking you
Hi Pinal,
Is there a way to generate the scripts for all the stored procedures present in a database into separate files? The files taking the name of the stored procedure….
Thanks and Regards,
Rama Krishna A
Thanks
Hi Imran,
Same as farid, i would like to know how i can backup my database (including data) into 1 script. The purpose is to restore the complete script at my client side.
i am using sqlserver 2005.
Appreciate yout help
I see several questions re: how to script to separate files (the way scptxfr.exe does in SQL 2000), but no answers.
This is critical for effective versioning control.
Does everyone agree that it is not possible to script to Generate Scripts . . . to separate files with SSMSE?
- Tom
There is no default option available from SSMS
But you can use your own method to do it
Refer this
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2009/10/26/script-out-procedures-to-seperate-files.aspx
Can this be done where I copy everything except the data in the database I am copying from?
Thank you
Ladydee
Hello – I am installing a SQL Server 2005 Compact database created from scripts with a VB .NET application. The scripts seem to work and the installation of SQL Compact also works, but I cannot get the scripts to install the DB. I have tried several variations of SQLCMD from a DOS prompt but it is not working. I would like to make this as seamless as possible to the user and I can’t find anything out there to help! Thanks!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this information. We are all from different backgrounds and some may need to backup their databases due to the neglect of others.
Even notepad has a help file :-)
i would like to know how to generate script that will also have the data as well just like mysql , or is there any tool for that kind of script generation
Yes, I’d love to know how to get it to backup the actual data also. It is kind of pointless to backup empty tables, where is the real important stuff, the data?
First, I want to qualify my ignorance with SQL 2005 and I depend on posts like this to help me with the obvious.
I needed to make a copy of a database. I started by creating a new blank database. Then I exported my data from my source to the new database. Unfortunately none of the stored procedures exported and I needed them also. I found this blog, created the script from my source database, pasted it into a new query in my target database and ran the script. With the combination of these two easy steps, I have a complete copy of my database, data and all. It worked for me…
Hi Pinal,
I read the tutorial but I have some problems. I have two servers and I need to copy a database from a server to another. I try to use this tutorial but just the structure was made and I need all data also.
How can I do that using an easily way? Just to comment, I’m not a “Windows Man”. My knowledment is over MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Thanks for any advice.
Best regards
@ Paulino
The Easy way to make a copy on the same server or different server, is taken backup of database on primary server. A backup file will be created, copy that backup file to another or different server where you want to have a new database and then restore that backup to get the same copy of the database.
Three steps process,
1.Take backup of database on primary server.
2. copy backup file to secondary server.
3. Restore backup to get the same database on the secondary server.
Hope this helps.
Imran.
Hi,
Many thanks for posting this. I was looking for a way to create an Archive db without any data and this worked a treat. i then wrote a stored procedure to archive the data from the live db.
Thanks again and regards
Hiiiii……this is excellent website…..it heled me a lot…
Sir now plz help me one more time.
I learn sql and pl/sql programming.But now i m doing 3 onth training on C#.Net.For .net mainly sql server is used in every comp. I fell more comfort on database.I dont like form designing .Suggest me plz how can i switch to database.And sir plz send me the interview question and ans .
hi,
I had used the above mention method to generate the script of entire database including existing data. But I am able to get only the script for structure of all tables. Anybody can help me in this issue to generate insert script from an existing database as well as existing data which I can store in new database.
If you want data too, it is better you take a backup of the table and restore it
Hi,
How to append one database to other database within the same server. Please do help me to resolve this.
Thanks in advance.
Deepa
Hai
What is the major difference between SQLServer and SQLClient
Hi,
when I was at Step 4 : Select database options, I do not have “Ansi Padding” that condition. Why is that so? And after I create the Script already, how do I open and view my DB?
regards,
josephine
:)
Good day!
Is there a way to make the Wizard remember the Options I chose? – things like Script Triggers and Indexes and such? It gets tiring to use it.
Or is there a way to do this programmatically so that I can simply save a .sql file and run that according to the database that I want to script?
Thank you in advance!
how we make table backup with data and all type of relationship…..
we made some changes in the login and user details after which
our usual query ‘ select * from emp ‘ is not working but ‘select * from zz.emp’ is working where zz is our login and username…
i want to avoid given zz before table name. what should be done
Does using the RESTORE function create tables, stored procs, user functions, triggers, etc…if they do not exist in the target database?
Please guide me the procedure by which I can creeated one record in a table and then copy the same into the other tables of the same database by using command line.
hey pinal i wanna do my project work and i wanna know how to create database in sql server 2005
It is as simple as
CREATE DATABASE database_name
Pinal, a number of comments relating to automating this process have been posted. Is there a mechanism that can be used to automate the script generation.
I expect it will take something like a ‘sqlcmd’ or ‘sqlmaint’ command line string that will specify the ‘generate script’ parameters including the name of the output file for the script.
It may seem a strange request but I’m trying to automate a process (as much as possible) for moving ever-changing DEV DB’s to UAT.
I thought it would be easy to find this information but your site was the only one I found that explained it well enough that I ( a relative newbie) could copy the data I needed first time without a hitch. Thanks.
Update to my prior post, Redgate SQL Compare 7 does a brilliant job of automating the scripting, allowing a scheduled batch job to be set up that will either generate a full DB script or a ‘differences’ DB script and also has an option to automatically synch the databases, all without manual intervention.
I would still be interested to hear whether MS has a similar capability.
thank u very much :)
Hi, using this way you can create only the structure of the data base.
how to copy the whole database with data into another database using only scripts.
my client wants to run the sript so that it should create the structure with the data.
Thanks,
Regards,
Viji
You need to take a backup of the database and restore it in another database
Hi Pinal,
I am using the same way as you mentioned in SQL 2008, but instead of “Scripts all objects in the selected database” i selected only the Stored procedures of my database.
and when I executed the script on some other DB few of the Stored procedures are skipped in the script,
On investigation about the name of the stored procedure, Its noticed that the skipped sp’s are the one which I had used in many other stored procedure.
Please advice , how can I get the scripts of all the Sps.
Thanks
Manish Kaushik
i want to take script for database schema and also want to take some table with values
Hi,
Does anyone know how to get SQL Server 2005 Generate Scripts to output ONLY the indexes, constraints and triggers (i.e. not the CREATE TABLEs)??
I can do it in SQL Server 2000 Generate SQL Script by:
1st Tab – Selecting All Tables
2nd Tab – Unselect Generate DROP and CREATE commands
3rd Tab – Selecting the Table Scripting Options in the third tab.
Thanks,
Niko
Hi,
I know how to generate the script by above mentioned steps.
But instead of manual generating script, have to write new storedprocedure with argument of table name.
This has to return the script of selected table.
Help me if u know the answer.
Thanks……..
This was usefull! And it’s not like writing help for Notepad. I wasted 10 minutes on SQL Server help, for nothing.
hi Pinal,
I want to do dynamic project which will get all database names dynamicaly.i want to generate dynamic query to get all data base names.Can you please help me for that?
Waiting for positive reply
Thanks in Advance.
Vilinda
Thanks, I have a task at work to copy from test to production and this does the trick!
hii
can u pls define the indexed view with syntax?
is sql 2005 support it?
But i think this procedure will not copy any data on the script, isn’t ?
Yes it will not copy data
If you want data too, better take a backup
Hi MaxWell
Copy the SQl2005 Database to a new temp database. Downgrade to SQL 200- Database ( in DB properties). If needed ( using 2005 only conventions ) remove/change them.
Once done . Backup and restore in 2000 server, Or detach and reattach.
- Gs
Hi,
Can I automate the generation of scripts (Schema)?
I need to schedule it as a part of daily backup process. Please help me in this regard.
-Hema
Yeah Hema, you can do it either by using powershell, or by using the SMO object.
Thanks
Manish
Thank you so much!
hi pinal,
i hv 1 problem . i want to take back of sql server database tables n all other objects. but i dont hv access to database mgmt. studio. so how can i take my database backup..?
i hv heard tht it is possible using writing script.. n running it on our server as .aspx page…
so can u help me out in this issue..?
thanks ..
waiting for yr response..
hi ,
i have one problem, i installed the sqlserver2005 in my system but i didnt get the sample databases like northwind.. and also i didnt get the reporting services.. how can i get these plz help meee and also tell me some points to do this…
my question is ..how make large table…in today projects..bcz i am a begineer
I have doubt regarding the convertion of database created in 2005 to sqlserver 2000
hi,
This one is really good.
If anybody want to Delete All Data from DB then Just Run the following query.
EXEC sp_MSForEachTable ‘ALTER TABLE ? NOCHECK CONSTRAINT ALL’
GO
EXEC sp_MSForEachTable ‘
IF OBJECTPROPERTY(object_id(”?”), ”TableHasForeignRef”) = 1
DELETE FROM ?
else
TRUNCATE TABLE ?
‘
GO
EXEC sp_MSForEachTable ‘ALTER TABLE ? CHECK CONSTRAINT ALL’
GO
Hi,
I want to know if is it possible to alter a table (adding a column) in live production SQL server 2005 instance?
If anyone know please reply.
Thanks
Hi,
I want to know : how to copy some table from database A to database B in microsoft sql server 2005 ? And then how to schedule it everyday ?
Thanks and regards,
Sandhi
Pinal,
My Manager has asked me to write a job in TSQL to BACKUP SCHEMA only NO DATA. I became aware of the GENERATE SCRIPT option through this blog. I thank you for showing this and for the rest of you thank you for the discussion. I was able to get a jist of the good and bad of this GUI script. Now, to my question. Is there any way to do this via a TSQL or is the GUI the only choice. I do not want to sound ignorant when i recommend the GUI option.
Please help
Thank you
Yousuf
Have you ever used the red-gate dot com software products? Just google it and take a look. I have used SQL compare in the past. Great thing!
Great article! I couldn’t have migrated my database without your help.
Thank you. I am learning sql server 2005. This helped me copy the views from one database to another database.
Sir
Hello How r u
I Have Query Pls Help Me
I am Using SQL Server 2005
i make Secure My Database.
So Make Certificate for the Database
but how to use it how it Make Protected to External Use
of Database.
Dinesh Sharma
(Matrix Solution)
Hi
i want to ask that while am running my website first time than i want that the data base create itself at a specified location as the wensite execute first time.
thanks
it’s useful i search about it
Hi, There is also a database copy wizard in SQL Server 2005. Just wanted to know if the results of both (The generated script & Database Copy wizard) will be different?
Hi,Can u tell me how to create a transactional database using MS Sql server
Hasini,
Transactional DB means..? Can u say more detail…
Hi Pinal,
I want to copy table with its contents from one database to another database within the same SQL server 2000. May I know how to do that?
Hi,if anybody requires how to generate script of database object using vb.net then
In this example i have used SQL cmd Utility and BCP
Hi,if anybody requires how to generate script of database object using vb.net then
contact at vikiahireengg on gmail
In this example i have used SQL cmd Utility and BCP
keep it up
Sir,
I am working with .net, for one Save method i want to gengrate script ,But when i save 1 value and again try to save another it will not work.
Plz help.
Thank You,
Dhananjay.
Hi sir,
i m facing problem in creating database in SQL SERVER 2005.so plz it my request to send a step by step process for creating database and corresponding Tables under a database.
Hello Pinal!
first of all thanks for another great post! :)
i havent had the time to read all the comments on this one, but two questions that i see frequently asked on these comments (and also on my daily job) are: “how do i generate a create script for a given table or SP or view or trigger?” and “how do i copy all the tuples from a table on a given DB to the same table on other DB?”
i suppose you have answered these questions over and over again, so i’ll leave here my aproach so further comments here wont give you much trouble answering :P
first of all there are two very useful sys procs that are sp_helptext and sp_help. the first of them is very usefull to know the code for procedures or views or other “text objects”. with sp_help you can get all the info about a table.
to generate the create script, just need to right click over the table name on SQL Server Management Studio’s Object Explorer and click “script table as…” and choose if you need the code for creating or inserting, or whatever. This is when people ask: “but i thought you were talking about helpful scripts, other then using Management Studio’s feature…” true. Just open SQL Profiler and see the query that the Management studio itself runs for that given table, and you’ll understand the few changes you’ll need to do for changing the table name and/or schema ;)
to answer the second question, just need to google the following string: “sp_generate_insert_script”.
it is a very usefull script to get the insert into table(col,col2) values (val,val2) statement u need to migrate the contents of the table elsewhere :)
WARNING: it wont work for those imported temp tables that the name starts with $.
hope i could be helpful for someone!
tell me what you think about what i just said, and what are the pros and cons that you find here.
Kind Regards and apologies for my poor english,
Afonso from Lisbon, Portugal :)
Pinal Dave,
Thank you so much for this post and all of your other posts too.
You are helping me a lot.
Thanks,
Palani
I am trying to change the shema of objects in database.
How can I do?
I have a database like TestDB the table name is START.CUSTOMER where START is Schema and I want to change it agian in DBO. How can I do?
With Regards
@Ravi.
You can do it like this,
Alter Schema New_Schema_Name transfer Old_Schema_Owner.ObjectName
In your example you can do like this.
Use TestDB
ALTER SCHEMA DBO TRANSFER START.CUSTOMER
This will transfer object customer from START schema to DBO schema.
Hope this helps.
IM.
HOW TO GENERATE DATABASE SCRIPT AT SQL PROMPT ???
SHANKU
Hi..
as you told i got all views in table form… in sqlserver 2000
so how to get it back in view form …
and i can not create all views again …
they are around 250 so… Please
Thanx
@ Sandeep,
Follow Screenshots properly, it has everything starting point to ending point.
At the last step you will get a new WIndow which will have all views scripts, you need to run that script in the database you want to create all these objects,
Also, please clearly explain your question.
Regards,
IM.
There is a way of transferring databases between 2005 and 2000 via Generate Scripts. You will need to drop several 2005 features though like Extended properties,etc.
More importantly the Script for Server Version must be set to 2000. I’ve tried it. It works.
Hi PinalDave,
I am afraid I don’t have very clear the concept of scripting the database. All I want to do is to copy a database from a computer or server to another computer or server. I tried to script the database to a file thinking that I could run it on the other computer and that I would be fine but it would ask me for the logging information which is not going to work as I am in a different computer. So, I am confused in which method should I use if there is any possibility of copying a database to the other computer.
An another thing… in case there is a method, would I be able to copy all the Data too?
Forgive my lack of knowledge please…
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Al
hi
i wannt to asked any one if some time we are forgot password in sql server 2005 or 2008. how can chage password in both version with re-installing the software
if any one have this answer please give me reply
hi
i wannt to asked any one if some time we are forgot password in sql server 2005 or 2008. how can change password in both version without re-installing the software
Hi,
Can you tell me how to change the definition in a function call when moving to diferent DB’s please.
old_db replicated to new_db but the views contain definition calls to the old_db functions
i.e.
select data,
old_db.function(variable) as result
from data_table
Should be
select data,
new_db.function(variable) as result
from data_table
thank you Graham
@Graham
This is a serious issue.
I came across same issue recently. Earlier when I wrote scripts for an application I hardcoded database names in script. When we moved our database from one environment to other, name of the database changes accordingly to naming convention and I saw my script doesn’t work any more in new environment.
Best way to over come this issue would be
1. Don;t use FourPart name if not needed For example if you are running this script in database Db_Example, and your script is something like this,
select * from Db_Example..Table1.
This is just waste, as it is of no use.
2. Use a variable that select database name by itself,
something like this,
declare @dbname varchar(100)
select @dbname =DB_NAME()
declare @sqlcmd varchar(8000)
set @sqlcmd = ‘select * from ‘+@dbname+’..Table1)
Exec(@sqlcmd)
You can perform step1 or step2 while creating sps/views/functions.
At this time since you already have views created you can do this.
Use Replace Function, this function will find and replace a string in text field.
You can get the definition of views and functions from syscomments system table.
Let us know if you need more help on this.
Regards,
IM.
Wow, this is long…
Looks like there is a lot of interest indeed!
Good blog…
hi pinal sir,
sir i want to attach/deattach and backup/restore database of sqlserver 2000 with the vb.net 2005
how can i do it
can u give me the vb.net code to attach/deattach .mdf database file and backup and restore database.
actually i am devloping one application which uses multidatabse and database is created dynamically how can i do this with sqlserver 2000.
this is completly done with ms-acess but is slow and single user
please reply me as far as possible.
thanks in advance.
and anyone expert read this comment and want to help me or reply me please send your help
hello sir,
i have requirment that i want to complile all the procedurs
of db to another db.
both db are contains same list of procedure
.
but i want compile all the procedurs
is there any script to do like this work.
kuldip bhatt
Thanks for sharing the knowledge.
I was wonder if we could write a stored procedure that would delete all the unused stored procedures after a month or certain deadline.
Is it possible????
What did you mean by unused?
Did you mean the procedures that were never called by your application for certain period of time?
hi thanks for the post it is very help full
i whant to copy all the data from one dabase of sql 2005 to another databse of sql 2005 how can i do that
hi ,
can someone help me with audit triggers .
am using column_updated function but it does not work for text data type fileds and more than 8 columns
if i am using normal trigger script it is taking a image of all the rows even if there is a change in one row.
please suggest on this issue.
thanks.
Hi,
How to migrate DB Script from Sql server 2005 to Sql Express
I hope this help………
thanks
palani
@David,
For your first Issue,
You can only create an INSTEAD OF trigger if your column has text data type, you cannot create a FOR trigger.
For your second issue, issue with Column_Update() and more than 8 columns, please refer to Article below
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/232195
Regards,
IM.
hi ,
can i do the same thing with some other way with stored procedure. Actuly I want the stored procedure which will automatically copy one store procedure from one database to other database …
thanks
hi,
In visual studio 2005 i want make a connection with sqlserver 2005,when i am using asp.net to make an connection sql data source connection is success but when i test query it will show an error msg that ‘there was an error executing the query.please check the syntax of the command and if present the type and values of the parameters and ensure they are correct……..
invalid object name.
help me how to rectify it……………
i want to copy all the data from one database of sql 2005 to another databse of sql 2005 how can i do that
hi , i have one question ..
i want to set password to one database in sql server 2005
but i dont know how ..
can u help me plz ??
i used this script to collation setting of all databases(server)…
will it work fine ???
i did it but i want to know
i used this script to change collation setting of all databases(server)…
i changed collation of all databases n i want all views, arelations betn databases…
so
will it work fine ???
i did it but i want to know
hello..
as i wrote i changed the collate setting of a database but now im getting log in error of administrator..
i resoved that problem by updating database engine…
but i want proper technique to change it so
please send or tell me the proper setting of STEP 4 (shown above in print screens) to get proper scripting to just change collate setting.. and i want all the properties, statistics, constraints ,etc related to that database
[...] SQL SERVER – 2005 – Create Script to Copy Database Schema and All The Objects – Stored Procedure, Fu… This is very common task among DBA and having this script handy saves some good time and work. [...]
Hi,
What if I wanted to script all the views of a database, taking into account dependencies (I have some views that are based on other views). SQL Server 2000 did this, but alas 2005 doesn’t seem to.
Thanks. Any ideas welcome.
[...] Use Wizard of SSMS. (Read More Here) [...]
hi. i have done this for one of my database. i used ” generate scripts but at the end when it creates the query it will show an error like this :
Msg 2714, Level 16, State 6, Line 1
There is already an object named ‘Table_1′ in the database.
i test it with several databases but they produce the same error . what should i do? please help me.
thanks.
and i run it for one of my database. i used “tasks->generate scripts” but at the end when it creates the query it will show an error like this :
Msg 2714, Level 16, State 6, Line 1
There is already an object named ‘Table_1′ in the database.
i test it with several databases but they produce the same error . what should i do? please help me.
thanks
Hi Pinal
What if I want to create a MS-DOS/SQL job to export this text as txt/sql file?
Thanks.
Hi,
how to copy existing database tables without records to new database in sql server 2005
Hi Pinal,
In my project requirement is like, I have one master datbase when I went in one form where i sholud create new database copy same as master by simply clicking on create database button it should be same db has been created on given location. and attached with my server……
Thanks in Advance..
Hi,
how to get script tables with records
Hi. Following up my post from Feb 26…
When I used the Wizard of SSMS to script all my views, the views did not come out in the order expected, i.e. the views that were referenced by other views were not created first in the script.
I have today discovered the joys of sp_refreshview. After running sp_refreshview on all my views, my view script generated from the SSMS Wizard now has the views in the correct order.
I obtained this genius script to run sp_refreshview on all my views from here…
http://www.fits-consulting.de/blog/PermaLink,guid,bc048c6b-9338-45ec-82bb-da688eb69c53.aspx
Cheers.
dear Friends,
How can copy one table from oldTable include Data, indexes, constraints, or triggers?
if SQLSERVER 2005 have SP to solve this problem please tell me.
thx
I’d like to know how to do the same thing programmingly in C# code.
Hi pinal .
Hear my requiremet is , in my production server just i want run one stored procedure on all databases. I have around 60 databases in that server but I don’t want to run individually and i want run at a time on all databases . Is there any script to run the SP on all databases plz let me know . If its yes then its great helpfull for me .
Thanks in Advance
Regards,
Santu
we are all used to using the ssms, but what if we did not have the interface, how would you pull the schema of all objects using t-sql?
Sir,
I Know the Process of Generating the Script file but i don’t now how to Secure the Data in the Table…..
Could you please help me regarding this……..
Thank “U”
……………………………………………………………………………………..
How to create a dymnamic script to select field for a report from a list.
1. We generate view by running scripts from application. This creates the main view for the report. The problem is that the fields for this view can change when customer adds fields to report from application.
2. So we need to create a stored procedure that will dynamic select the fields from the view (rather than creating a series of pivot tables that will have to be changed each time the customer added another field to their report).
3. The database does have a table that stores all the table names and fields but how would I need to code the stored procedure to pick fields that meet certain criteria. For instance, if the field has PL in it than this field goes into the planning bucket. But this same field will also have CY or CY1 for different cycle years.
Hi Pinal
I want to know, how to restrict the mssql server 2005 only for one IP Address.
Access denied for particular Machine Please Help me Out…
Thank U
hello,
thanx alot ,i was really need it,
but after i create the scrip , what should i do?plz help me
regards
hi,
This blog help me much. But once a create the scripts, how do i create a msi/exe file to create an automated installer for my database? please help me..
Thank You!
Pinal,
Excellent tutorial, precise and extremely helpful in getting a replica DB up and running. Great work.
Thank you.
Mike
When I execute the script, about 90% of the time I get the error message “‘IUSR_E18586′ is not a valid login or you do not have permission.”. The tables are created, but they are empty.
@ Mike Adams.
When I execute the script, about 90% of the time I get the error message “‘IUSR_E18586′ is not a valid login or you do not have permission.”.
Response: May be you are scripting users in the generate script. When users are scripted they include login information also. Just as an example, using the same screen, I have generated a script for a user called Imran which is attached to login ImranMohammed.
CREATE USER [Imran] FOR LOGIN [ImranMohammed] WITH DEFAULT_SCHEMA=[dbo]
When after you have generated script on a server, and you are trying to execute the same script on some other server, the above script will try to create a user, Imran in that database, but it will search for login name, ImranMohammed, if this login name is not present in new sql server instance then you will see that error : ImranMohammed is not a valid login.
or
In the script you generated, there could be a script that is actually impersonating another login, something like. Execute this stored procedure as IUSR_E18586 login ( which has high privileges) and this login might not be present on new sql server instance.
Long Story Short : Login Name is used some where in the script you generated and that login name is missing in the new sql server instance on which you are trying to execute this script.
Question 2:
The tables are created, but they are empty.
Response: You are just creating script for the table structure. This process actually copies only the structure of the table and all information about keys, indexes, constraints, that is it. This script will not generate data for you.
But if you follow this article, using this you can also generate script for data as well as sturcture, and when you execute this script on new server, you will see both tables and data inside those tables.
This is screen shot explanation, how to use Database Publishing wizard.
http://products.secureserver.net/products/hosting/PublishingWithDPW.htm
~ IM.
Does this script move sql logins too?
Hey
how this process can be automated?
I mean how the scripts can be automatically generated using osql or .. ??
so that i can schedule it ..
Hello
I want to scheduale copy table from several server.
Regards,
R.Haddadi
Hello
I want to copy a table from another server to my server, and schedual it.
up to now I create a vb.net program and did it, but from now i’m looking for a new way with sql server ability.
Regards,
R.Haddadi
I have looked in all the posts to this article, but no one seems to address the question – how does one get the wizard to include the data as well? I don’t just want the ” Database Schema and All The Objects – Stored Procedure, Functions, Triggers, Tables, Views, Constraints and All Other Database Objects”…I want the data as well?
I took the scripts of table and then I took the scripts of others. But I took errors when I executing other scripts especially on procedures:
1. Ambiguous column name ‘ID_SINIF’.
2. Invalid column name ‘ID_PERUCRGID’.”
3. Column “OkyAday.SEMT” is invalid in the ORDER BY clause because it is not contained in either an aggregate function or the GROUP BY clause.
4. Insert Error: Column name or number of supplied values does not match table definition.
5. Could not find server ‘LOGO’ in sys.servers. Verify that the correct server name was specified. If necessary, execute the stored procedure sp_addlinkedserver to add the server to sys.servers.
But the procedures are correct. How can I solve this problem?
Thanks.
Hi friends
I found a neat solution to execute scripts on nested views.
I have about 130 views with some having up to 4 layers of views each depending on the other in the lower layer.
The generate script function generates the script for all views correctly. But on execution, it fails when it cannot find the lower level views that are needed for higher layer views. This is because, the CREATE script for the views are not ordered in the dependency sequence correctly. Hence the script looked as if it failed.
However, i did get it right when I ran the script over and over again for 4 times on the same database. What happened was that the script kept adding views in each run for the lowest layer for which it found all the dependent views. The lowers layers were added in the first run and the higher level views were not added. In the second run, it could find the lowest level view for the next level views and hence they were created successfully. When I ran 4 times, it added all my views correctly into the database! It was so simple to do and it took so long to find the answer!
Raman Venkatraman
I want to transfer SQL server 2000 (Database with all users) to SQL server 2005.
How it is possible ?
Hi Pinal,
Need your advaise ,
I want to backup database from existing server and it should keep the backup in another server and this process should do daily.
Thanks
Hi Pinal ,
i sent mail but reply is not correct solution which i want
i do not want the scripts to take table , sp,trigger,functions etc.
I want to take single database backup and store it in other server in diffrent dirve will it work using mapping or any other way to workout this issue.
Thanks,
Harinath
Hi,
Do you have/know a scrip to copy the data of all the tables (or sometables) from one database to another???
I have done this with a software. But Id like to know if any script that do this kind of export…
Regards
Hi,
Can we do this stuff by using SQL Statement?.
If there are 500 Stored Procedures and I want to generate the script for 50 stored procedures, its difficult stuff to find out and generate the script by wizard.
if any any solution please give.
Thank You,
Jayraj Todkar
You can specify the procedure names and generate script
Modify this code accordingly
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2007/12/13/script-out-procedures-and-functions-part-2.aspx
You are one man army! Are you available to hire?
I will hire you at any cost.
Kind Regards,
Pinal
i would like to copy database in flat file.. please can u help me
Hi ,
It’s very good…
Thanks
Regards,
Jeyavel N
Thank you for a helpful article. And no, it’s not like writing an article for Notepad — I would not have even known of the existence of this facility if it weren’t for your article, so thanks!
USE [master]
GO
CREATE DATABASE [abc] ON PRIMARY
( NAME = N’abc’, FILENAME = N @mdf, SIZE = 20480KB , MAXSIZE = UNLIMITED, FILEGROWTH = 1024KB )
LOG ON
( NAME = N’abc_log’, FILENAME = N @fullldf , SIZE = 2304KB , MAXSIZE = 2048GB , FILEGROWTH = 10%)
COLLATE SQL_Latin1_General_CP1_CI_AS
GO
Hello i need to pass the path of mdf and ldf in varaiable . Can you help me to how to pass it becasuse i am getting error when i trying to do this
@Liliana
Check out the script below i used to copy data from a table in one database[db1] to another[db2] using a cursor,both databases had the same schema,u can modify it to include more than one table.
—–
declare @id int
declare @userid int
declare @logtime datetime
declare @logoff datetime
declare @isonline bit
declare @workstation varchar(50)
declare @modid int
declare mycursor cursor for select
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.loginhistoryid,
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.userid,
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.logintime,
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.logofftime,
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.isonline,
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.workstation,
db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory.moduleid from db1.dbo.hrsloginhistory
open mycursor
fetch mycursor into
@id ,
@userid,
@logtime,
@logoff,
@isonline,
@workstation,
@modid
while @@fetch_status=0
begin
insert into db2.dbo.hrsloginhistory(loginhistoryid,userid,logintime,logofftime,isonline,workstation,moduleid)
values(@id ,
@userid,
@logtime,
@logoff,
@isonline,
@workstation,
@modid)
fetch next from mycursor into
@id ,
@userid,
@logtime,
@logoff,
@isonline,
@workstation,
@modid
end
close mycursor
deallocate mycursor
Once I have my database create script how do I make a database from it?
Can we take only indexes script from one database if it is possiable than please help me because i want to move all indexes from default file to created new data file (specialy created for indexes).
In the Scripting Wizard, after you choose the DB, you come to Choose Script Options. about 2/3′s of the way down, you see an option labeled Script For Version where you can choose to script it for 2005 or 2000. I think in this way you can script a DB in order to restore to a sql2000 box, since the restore for last night’s backup option has never worked for me.
Thanks it is very usefule for me .
Thanks. This was helpful.
Somewhere in the blogs someone posted that this is self-explanatory.
I think the number of responses are self-explanatory to contradict this.
Could any one tell me how to take data base back up excluding few tables in MSSQL 2005
Thanks! solved my problem.
Hi
i do not have any instance of SQL server at my machine but while installing a DOTNET product i connect to the another machine SQL Server and i want to create a database by executing a script on that machine. Is it possible.
Thanks in Advance
VImal
Hi Pinal,
How to Clone a existing sql database???So that to create a new one…..or is there any query to generate this?if its possible please notify that also…
thanks in advance
Satheesh P.M.
Thank you very much ….
Sir,
I want to generate separate script files for each stored procedure in my database.
And it should be in the format
IF EXISTS DROP SP
CREATE sp
I am using sql server 2005 management sudio express
Thanks,
Priya
sir,
i want these scripts return to vb.net text box how can i?
thanks
my generated script for 2000 database don’t respect dependencies at all. It is issue for anyone try to copy 2000 database?
You sir are fantastic.
Keep up the great work =D
How i can take sqlserver 2005 database Backup using windows Application with C#?
What is the code run behind the Generate SQL Script. I need to build a code which will dynamically copy the table schema in DTS package using global variables. I tried using Config INI file and global variables but couldn’t reach to the solution of generating a schema of source table to destination table.
The purpose of doing this is we need to transfer table from one server to another server without having any manuall intervention. So we can just pass the parameters and everything sets on its own, The DTS package suppose to generate the schema at destination table and then copy the data at destination.
Could you please help me out in finding the code that SQL Server runs behind the Generate SQL Script GUI.
I tried to run SQL Server Profiler to trace the code but didn’t help enough.
Hellow sir
just i copy a database in my sql databases and i want paste this database in another system sql databases without taking any backup or any restoring process
Hello,
how can I add the ‘USE [DATABASE]‘ statement to the create-script, when I’m using “SQL-Prompt Script Generation” as coded in SQL for automated Script Generation.
If I am using the Wizzard, there is an option to mark this issue as true. But in the ScriptMethod (for SQLDMOObjects) I can’t find any options to set this true.
Sir,
How to i Migrate Windows Sql server Database to Linux Sqllite Database ????. Please Help Me
– Jayaprakash Rajendran
Hi,
I want to move records from one database table to another database table ( both table structures are same) . But i want here i want to move first 1000 records and then next 1000 records like that. i don’t have any key in my table.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks,
its realy good demostration…
Thanks…
How can i retrieve list of user defined roles assigned to a user ? I tried with sp_helpuser gives only one role at a time…even though user has mutliple roles… again this is for SQL Server 2000 db
thanks in advance for the help……
Pinal,
You mentioned in the few top replies that you sent e-mails to people showing how to generate similar scripts programmatically (in other words, script table creation and all related information: indexes, constraints, triggers) using code.
Would you please send me this by e-mail as well and it may be a great new blog post.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Pinal,
I think the information you provide is great, please keep up the work.
If possible could you please send me the script to automate this process
Thanks in Advance
Brett
i want comparation between two data bases table wise, i want only diffent table names and different columns only
like
tablename col1,col2
if (ds.Tables[0].Rows.Count > 0 && ds1.Tables[0].Rows.Count > 0)
{
try
{
IList missedFields = new List();
foreach (DataRow dr in ds.Tables[0].Rows)
{
bool stts = false;
foreach (DataRow dr1 in ds1.Tables[0].Rows)
{
if (dr["Column_name"].ToString() == dr1["Column_name"].ToString())
{
stts = true;
break;
}
}
if (stts == false)
{
missedFields.Add(“from US:” + dr["Column_name"].ToString());
}
}
if (missedFields.Count == 0)
{
Response.Write(“Success”);
}
else
{
DataTable dt = new DataTable();
DataColumn dc = new DataColumn(“Missed Field Names:”);
dt.Columns.Add(dc);
foreach (string str in missedFields)
{
DataRow dr = dt.NewRow();
dr[0] = str;
dt.Rows.Add(dr);
}
GridView1.DataSource = dt;
GridView1.DataBind();
}
}
catch (Exception ex)
{
Response.Write(ex.Message.ToString());
}
}
i want un matched Table name with all Rows
Hi,
Can we have such type of sql commands by which we can generate create script of any table.
I am thinking about to making a procedure which can copy a table with its whole data.
Thanks
Rahul
Hello Rahul.
Use Database Publishing Wizard to generate script of tables with data.
Try searching for key word Database Publishing Wizard either in Google Search Engine or SQLAuthority search.
~ IM.
Hi Rahul,
In SQL Server 2008, you can script the table with data (an insert statement for each row) using SQL Server Scripting wizard. In this wizard, on Choose Script Options page set the Script Data option to True.
Regards,
Pinal Dave
could you tell me how to run script in vs2008 it has inbuilt db
i have script for creating database
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How can i scrip a database with all tables and its datas?
i am using sql 2005 express edition.
can u help on this
Hi Sundar,
Please check the below article:
http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2007/11/16/sql-server-2005-generate-script-with-data-from-database-database-publishing-wizard/
Regards,
Pinal Dave
Can you kindly tell me which commands syntax are changed in SQL 2008 compare with SQL 2000?
Thanks
Hi,
To cover this topic completely a whole book can be written. Here I mentioned few enhancement in SQL Server 2005 that are also applied to SQL Server 2008.
New Data types
Error handling with TRY-CATCH
ROW_NUMBER and other ranking functions
CTE
OUTPUT clause
INTERSECT and EXCEPT operands
PIVOT and UNPIVOT functions
CROSS APPPLY operator
For more details please check the following article:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc721270.aspx
Regards,
Pinal Dave
Hello,
I was wondering what would be the best approach to creating a “template” to create a database, tables and indexes based off of current databases I have already created. I have used current tools within management studio and combined the ‘create database template’ with a the script created with one of the current databases which contains the tables and indexes I would like to be able to reuse. I don’t need data. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time.
Jake
hi pinal
can u tell me how to run database script / restore database script from command line in sql server 2005
Hello Aatish,
Use the SQLCMD utility for this purpose. At first right the complete t-sql script to restore database in a notepad for example in c:\RestoreScript.txt
Now go to command prompt and write a command as below:
>sqlcmd -S “yourServerName” -U “UserName” -P “password” -i c:\RestoreScript.txt
If you can login with windows credential then username and password are not required.
Regards,
Pinal Dave
plz tell me how to restore database from command line.
Dear Pinal
I have a problem with a database in SQL 2008.
I can not generate the script of this database. I only tried with the option of generating script in SQL Server Management Studio.
I can generate script for all other databases except this.
I also tried this database by taking backup and restoring it in another machine. The result is same.
The scripting utility can see all the tables, functions and procedures etc. but it will show it is validating the settings, if we try to do a script.
Any idea how to take script for this stubborn database..?
Your valuable suggestion is requested in this regard….
With Love
Thomas
Hi,
Can anybody tell me how can I write a stored procedure to copy a database from one server to another server. This procedure is going to be accessed by relevant parameters from an application.
Hi ,
I am Fresher with more curious to learn new things.
I am going to Design one web-Site for showing Details that had been stored on database (on Mysql which is existing one) ,Will it be possible to copy all that data in SQL-2005 database as it is.
Also which tool/technique i prefer to copy that to my Sql database ,i want to design website in C#.net,Firstly it’s an it’s intranet application,if successful may ploy on Internet.
Another question is that can i convert flash file application in to text ?
hope you will be there for me
thanks for your important suggestions!!!
Hello,
I m new to sql server 2005. I have an sql script. But I dont know to run it. Please help me out.
Thank U
Sir,
A)
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process.
B)
Can you answer me the professional way to create a schema of tables in sql server for database building in develpment of website in asp.net
rajesh k, you can write your own stored proc to automate this process. google for it.
Hello,
i wan to retrieve server objects relating to a user ….using c# if any one have idea do reply me …
Dear Pinal,
This is a nice article and thanks for it.
I have one question. The script generated by this only creates the empty tables & other structures. But the table data is not backed up.
Is there a way to generate this script including the data that was in the tables too? (much like a mySQL dump)?
TIA
Hello Ken,
Please see my blog:
http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2009/07/29/sql-server-2008-copy-database-with-data-generate-t-sql-for-inserting-data-from-one-table-to-another-table/
Regards,
Pinal Dave
Dear Pinal,
I just want to know
“how to get schema and data both in sql server by export”.
I have create the script for schema and get the schema but when i want to get the data it could not insert into my database. A column TimeStamp datatype is in the all the table so i have faced an error from this.
Can you please help me out.
Best Regards
Karnak
Dear Pinal,
I have one problem to solve it.
I have one server at India and another server in UK.
I need to export some data from India to UK server
But condition is we have to send only those data for which in every table selected sysid ( sysid is field in every coulmn).
there are more than
@Saurabh
Please give an example.
Hi
A question, our website was developed under sql 2005, and the server it will be installed on is sql 2008. can my website run correctly or i will face some troubles? please i need an answer urgenty?
thank you
can u please explain what is dataset,dataadapter,schema.gridview with example codes.
And also with example codes.
Hanan Salem,
There wont be much problem
Also search for Behaviour changes between SQL Server versions in Google/Bing
Views can provide advantages over tables :
———————————————————
Views can represent a subset of the data contained in a table
Views can join and simplify multiple tables into a single virtual table
Views can act as aggregated tables, where the database engine aggregates data (sum, average etc) and presents the calculated results as part of the data
Views can hide the complexity of data; transparently partitioning the actual underlying table
Views take very little space to store; the database contains only the definition of a view, not a copy of all the data it presents
Depending on the SQL engine used, views can provide extra security
Views can limit the degree of exposure of a table or tables to the outer world
i know all sp names to be apply in new db, instead of selecting the required sp in th wizard is there any possible way to run the required sp in a db.
Hello Pinal,
Thank you for this great resource! I’ve got a SQL 2005 database on a Win2000 server that I need to upgrade. I’ve created a VM with Windows 2003 server and SQL 2005.
I’d like to copy the database from the original server to the VM (which is on a different computer).
I’ve generated your script that will copy the db, schema etc. I’m wondering if you would be able to help me figure out how to move the copy to another computer/server?
Thanks in advance.
Jeff
Just run the script in another server
Thanks so much. I was looking for this.
Hello Pinal,
Data Synchronization In SQL Server database table using sql script or TSQL script or code.
I want to Synchronize my SQL Server database table at server end using client database table’s records.
Actually, I have to updated SQL Server database table data/records with the client database.
The client is sitting in the districts, who is entering the data/records collected from villages and block where there is no internate connection, so that data/records are entered offline at the client database these records must be updated and reflected at the SQL Server database at the end.
If this can be accomplish by using TSQL ,Stored Procedure.
Deepak Chandra
gr8…!
Thanks…!
deepak:
TableDiff.exe (included in SQL Management Studio) will do the job for you.
Is a prompt command that is provided with the source parameters and the destination file where the script will be generated.
Google it and you will find use esamples.
Byron.
gr8..!!
iam required to take the backup of the database on the remote server everyday at a particular time .so i do remote login daily and take backup ( right click>tasks>backup…..) and again i send the backup file back to my local system.Is there any way we can automate the entire process plz help me sir
thanks in advance
You can make use of a job and schedule it
Refer this for code sample which will take backup of database by appending current date in yyyymmdd format
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2007/08/27/backup-database.aspx
Hi Pinal,
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process. I am trying to copy a database from a sql server management studio express.
Thanks so much.
Ryan
I want to database with data so i am generate Script but In sql server my ansi padding Option is not available . and only genarete script which is contain table but not data. so how can i get table with data?
If you want data too, it is better to take a backup
Hi,
I have two databases : Local , Prod
Made the table structure changes into the Local DB tables.
now i want to apply the changes on the production server while preserving data on the production server.
thanks in adv..
Vikas
Take alter table scripts and run them in the production server
Before that make sure you have a very recent backup of the production database
Hi Pinal,
I hav 2 DB’s names TESTDB and SAMPLEDB , both DB table name is same(tableinsert) and fields name also same.
I got TESTDB backup. Now i want to know whenever i restore .bak file to TESTDB at the same time SAMPLEDB also changed if it’s possible..? pls send me code and ideas..
Thanks In advance
No they wont be changed automatically until you restore both the databases
Thanks you.
Excuse my bad english.
Error on replicated table.
When i run sqlpubwiz on database with replicated table, i have : Erreurÿ: Erreur de syntaxe dans TextHeader de NumberedStoredProcedure ®ÿsp_MSdel_dboORD_PRO_PreneursOrdres;2ÿ¯.
thank you thank you thank you I have been pulling my hair out trying to get ms publishing wiz to work but every where I looked I was told to do this longgggggg and complicatedddddd procedure i.e. you got this error because your db engine isn’t on (how do I turn it on? no answer) I was stuck looking and looking reading and reading. I will be the first to admit I still have a long way to go with c#.net, vwd and sql server before I will qualify as a web master but you have helped me immensely toward my goal of getting online and for this I can not thank you enough
Hello Sir,
i want to configure SQL SERVER 2008. when i give permission on perticular database with particular User id as DBO. that user access only that particular database.but he can see all Databases in his SMO.
how can set , only the pemissable database see in his SMO. not all database on Server.
thanks in Advance
give me Reply as soon as possible.
Hello sir
How to import the MS access database into SQL server 2005.
i want the code in vb.net .
Read about OPENDATASOURSE in SQL Server help file
Im developing a website.. & at d last i hv came to knw that d database must be on SQL server.. how could i create script, and reuse my old DB. i cant create d DB twice.. its too large.. plzzz smbody reply……………………………plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
If you have old db you can use it. What is the problem are you facing?
I want to know about using SQL 2005 in bassic please
Please help me
I want to know about using SQL Server 2005 in bassic
Thanks — great blog
I am using VB.NET 2005 and SQL Express 2005. When I run the application it able to insert new records, but when I close the application the data is not reflecting in database.
Please help.
hi ,
i want to generate automated backup from the database in sql server 2005 & 2008, so is it possible? if yes then how and please tell me what is the procedure for that. i m waiting for your reply..
thanks,
Hi Ankit
-After Login,Expand Management->create new Maintenance plan
-Drag ‘Back Up Database Task’ to design window
-Then right click and edit the back up database task as per your requirements
-Finally make a schedule and save it.
Hope,you were looking for this sol!!!
Amit
Hi
I want to copy a databse with table’s content,constraint(everything) to local machine without any wizard.
Is there any SP or any other way,where i can copy one database and paste the same database with different name through script.
Thanks
Amit
You can make use of backup
Backup database your_db to disk=’File_path’
You can restore it in different name using
Backup database your_new_db to disk=’File_path’
Thankx for the reply
But i cant take backup and restore as the path would be different always.
Also it would be time consuming too as mine is a huge database.
If you know any other way,please let me know
Thanks
Amit
Read about SMO in SQL Server help file
hi
thanks a lot this site helped me a lot bzc i was doing the work in the office but i am unable to co
I want to know that how we create a script with the backup of data that is store in the tables from server’, database????????
Write this query
backup database db_name to disk=’file_path’
Thanks Alot. It help’s me.
–
VenkataRavi.CR
Hi, pls help me. I need to write a query to find where data is storing by default after taking a backup in SQL.. I need to run dis query in many systems.. pls help me…
It is stored at the location that you speficify at the query
backup database db_name to disk='file_path'
can we generate a script for blank database in SQL Server 2008.
If you dont have any objects, obviously you wont get anyting in the script
Would you please be able to email me a copy of the structure copy script too please.
Thanks in advance
I am trying to figure out a stored procedure to take an existing database, which is my base master database, and clone it exactly within the same server but with a new name. I have tried various ways including scripting but that won’t do because several tables in the master have data and need to be included in the clone. I have tried a stored procedure that would detach the master database, copy the mdf/ldf files using xp_cmdShell, then reattach my master and my new database. I have it working on one server but when I try on another, I get access denied errors during the xp_cmdShell copy part.
Do you have any scripts in your toolbox or ideas on how to make this work for me without having to tweak every server I want to run this on.
Thanks
how about objects and data? like the “import/export objects and data” from sql 2000?
You can make use of import or Export data option from Management studio
I do not wish to use the Management Studio as this is to be part of an application. The application is to call the stored procedure to execute the steps to clone my datatbase. As I mentioned, I was able to get it working on one server but because the permissions on the server were played with so much, we are unable to duplicate the settings on a second server. There must be something that can allow the sp to execute all the steps that are necessary.
Is it possible to generate scripts for all objects of any particular schema using the tool “Database Publishing Wizard “?
Thanks.It worked.I guess I saved my time.
Hello Pinal Dave
i have a one quistion
I allready collectd db generated sql script
now i need execute all object on vs memory (not file)
i used ExecuteNonQuery used from richtextedit.text
then incorrect syntax near ‘create’
then incorrect syntax near ‘create’
then incorrect syntax near ‘create’
….
later I paste all script to sql management studio
next run is successfully
why didn’t run it???
Make sure the scripts were seperated by the keyword GO
Pinal Dave,
I need to take a db backup from a SQL server and make a copy to another SQL 2008 Express server on a daily basis.
Could you please send me the details how to create an automated script to import the data?
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Kate
You can make use of this script and schedule it to run periodically. Refer this post
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2007/08/27/backup-database.aspx
Thanks Pinal Dave. And do you have a script to import the data? I need to have this script run daily to automatically refresh the data on another SQL 2008 Express server.
I appreciate your help.
Kate
Dear sir…
I want Database Replication…
or i want to run report to different-different Database…
so can a possible that making store procedure using different-different database please quickly reply..
i wait..
Regards
Ashish Singh
Can you be more specific?
What do you want to do with a procedure?
Is it possible to get an answer to my orginal question here? It seems that this post has gotten lost in the other posts.
Here is my post again…..
I am trying to figure out a stored procedure to take an existing database, which is my base master database, and clone it exactly within the same server but with a new name. I have tried various ways including scripting but that won’t do because several tables in the master have data and need to be included in the clone. I have tried a stored procedure that would detach the master database, copy the mdf/ldf files using xp_cmdShell, then reattach my master and my new database. I have it working on one server but when I try on another, I get access denied errors during the xp_cmdShell copy part.
Do you have any scripts in your toolbox or ideas on how to make this work for me without having to tweak every server I want to run this on.
Why do you want to clone the master database?
I need to clone the master database due to a security and confidentiality requirement wherein each client MSUT have their data stored in a separate database. Data from one client cannot be mixed with data for another. And before anyone suggests it, identifying each client’s data in the same database using a unique identifier is NOT an option. (caps are for emphasis only and not to be construed as yelling).
Hope that explains it.
Salhi
Hello Pinal Dave
i have a one quistion
I allready collected db generated sql script
now i need execute all object on vs memory (not file)
i used ExecuteNonQuery used from richtextedit.text
then incorrect syntax near ‘create’
then incorrect syntax near ‘create’
then incorrect syntax near ‘create’
….
later I paste all script to sql management studio
next run is successfully
why didn’t run it???
*
on June 7, 2010 at 12:41 pm | Reply Madhivanan
Make sure the scripts were seperated by the keyword GO
it is too error
Incorrect syntax near ‘GO’.
Incorrect syntax near ‘GO’.
Incorrect syntax near ‘GO’.
Incorrect syntax near ‘GO’.
Incorrect syntax near ‘GO’.
…….
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘CREATE’.
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘CREATE’.
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘CREATE’.
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘CREATE’.
Incorrect syntax near the keyword ‘CREATE’.
…….
Can you post some lines of the scripts generated?
I want to create script through coding or with in procedure?
Is it possible??
or i want to create table same as existing table with constrains. how can i do this???
thanks.
hello
i want to create table2 same as table1′s structure with constrains, in procedure
i have one option that first create script for table1 and it’s constrains, then execute that statements in procedure.
but in that each time when i change in table1 i need to change in procedure’s script.
In procedure i have total 12 tables and many constrains.
Is it possible to do this by any other way?
thanks.
hello,
could you please tell me how to script all the database object and table data.
Thanks
If you use version 2008, there is an option
If you use prior versions, generate script and transfer data using import/export wizard
Excellent post for people who need to maintain and backup multiple servers. Its real pain to do everyhing manually !!!
I have to maintain 3 server and my client perchased new server just for Backup :)
I required to take periodic backup. I was doing it manually. I will not automate it using command given by you.
Thank you for sharing…
hi,
could you please tell me how to generate script of multiple table within stored procedure.
tables are predefined. i.e i want to generate tbltest1_112, tbltest2_112, tbltest3_112 same as tbltest1_111, tbltest2_111, tbltest3_111 respectively
i want to do this task when i execute procedure names TestCreate_sp with one parameter, parameter value is 112
so i want to get script of table tbltest1_111, tbltest2_111, tbltest3_111 with constrains.
then i will replace _111 to _112, constrains also have suffix _111
and then execute it.
Have u any suggestion for me?
Thanks in advance
Thanks
Pinal,
we have sql 2000 server as prod and sql 2005 as reporting server. we would like to maintain a copy of the prod databases on reporting server for users to extract reports periodically. what is the most efficient way to do this ?
how can we automate the process to get data worth the whole day on the sql 2005 server ?
Hello Pinal,
That’s a great profile!
Can you please help to generate scripts to copy the data.
Make use of import/export wizard from Management studio
Hi Pinal,
I can not view images in this article
“SQL SERVER – 2005 – Create Script to Copy Database Schema and All The Objects – Stored Procedure, Functions, Triggers, Tables, Views, Constraints and All Other Database Objects”
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process.
Thanks,
Pakbavil
Thank you! this was awesome
Hello Dave, I need to use sql 2005 sentences for copy a database to another, example copy db_x to db_y with data and all objects. Thank you.
Take a backup of a database and use restore command to restore it as a different name
Thank you, helped me..
I upgraded from SQL 2000 to 2005. I had a dts package that would determine the last backup of my production database. It would then restore to another DB called reportdb. How can I accomplish this in SQL 2005. This job ran nightly so that the report database was a copy of production as of the midnight before. All users would then only access the report DB and never touch production DB.
Hello again Dave, well my requeriment is “Take the previous database named p2010 and create a database named p2011 from p2010″, my idea is first backuped p2010 and restore this as p2011. I don’t know if this solution is the best because I don’t have idea if exists another option to do this.
For the moment my steps are restore and backup:
1. Backup
BACKUP DATABASE p2010
TO DISK = ‘C:\Archivos de programa\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.4\MSSQL\Backup\some_name.Bak’
1.1 Add to device
EXEC
sp_addumpdevice ‘disk’,
p2010,
‘C:\Archivos de programa\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.4\MSSQL\Backup\some_name.bak’
(1.1.1 To correct for tests)
exec sp_dropdevice p2010
2. Restore
(option 1)
RESTORE DATABASE p2011_newName
FROM DISK = ‘C:\Archivos de programa\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.4\MSSQL\Backup\some_name.bak’
WITH REPLACE,
MOVE ‘filename_Data’ TO ‘C:\temp\filename_Data.MDF’,
MOVE ‘filename_Log’ TO ‘C:\temp\filename_Log.LDF’
/* Move to change drive:path */
(option 2)
RESTORE FILELISTONLY FROM p2010
RESTORE DATABASE p2011_newName
FROM DISK = ‘C:\Archivos de programa\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.4\MSSQL\Backup\p2010.bak’
WITH RECOVERY,
MOVE ‘filename_Data’ TO ‘C:\temp\filename_Data.MDF’,
MOVE ‘filename_Log’ TO ‘C:\temp\filename_Log.LDF’
can pls. send a complete tutorials of sql server database 2005 in any file format
Hi
is it possaible to Script only the Constaints in the entire database
Thanks Sir,
my problem is solved with the help of you
Hi friends,
I need a help for converting sql script to oracle script
i generate script from sql developer , now i want convert this script to oracle script.
i am using ubuntu os 10.4, then i am installed oracle10g edition
any one pls help me out for converting and how import script to oracle 10g
pls pls urgent
hi pls help out for the above problem
hi dev ,
again vinot, pls help me out for the solution for
sql script to oracle script
i am having sql script, using ubuntu 10 os.
and install oracle10g
pls help me out, and how to run script in oracle 10g
This site is for SQL Server. Post your question at http://www.orafaq.com
hi madhi,
i cant find above site
could u pls help for covert or tell me is there any tools(s/w) available for converting
That site is working. Did you get any error?
yes i find error could u try pls
What was the error you got?
Hi, I need to validate the proccess of a backup and restore, all the issues that will occur, handling errors. It’s possible use a tray & catch sentence in windows server 2000?
Thanks in advance
You cannot use Try/catch in version 2000. They are supported from version 2005 onwards
Hi, I need to validate the proccess of a backup and restore, all the issues that will occur, handling errors. It’s possible use a tray & catch sentence in SQL server 2000?
Thanks Madhivanan,
Ok, how can I do, to handling errors on SQL Server 2k?
Regards.
You need to make use of @@ERROR
–statement
If @@ERROR0
–Write catch block here
hi i need another help,
i want to create a schema in oracle, could u pls tell me the format with example.
thanks.
This site is for SQL Server. Try posting at ORACLE forums such as http://www.orafaq.com
how to install oracle10g standard edition on ubuntu
I have already told you that this site is for SQL Server. Try posting at ORACLE forums such as http://www.orafaq.com
Dear Experts,
I’m facing a very critical situation…and no one is here to help me…So my humble request to guide me….
Actually we have a server running a Intranet Site having os 2000 server and SQL 2000 .data also uploading to sql server i.e. at Denmark office…now I have to upgrade server in to a new machine…at first step i have transferred all data to new server .
now ii want to shift completely sql 2000 DB to SQL 2005 server including all security / logins store process SQL server agent jobs…everything..how will i do??I have not much idea on SQL except backup restore…and all simple activities
i have already took database backups from SQL 2000 and restore in SQL 2005…but how can I thasfer other Login and server agent jobs or any other process that is running in SQL 2000.
Thanking
You
Prabhusap
Hi,
This is great, but it just create a script with create table structure. How can i get all data in database to the scrips also.
Thank you alot.
Xinglee
It is possible only in version starting from 2008
I want single table backup in particular database , if its is possible means please give the commands
There is no direct way. You need to script out the table and bcp the data to a text file
How can I writte a select statement to get the information on the index’s define for a table ?
Try this
exec sp_helpindex ‘table_name’
I am looking for a script i can run that will restore 6 DB’s from a local drive on the SQL machine to 6 DB’s on the local machine. They are all named different but i am not very versed in the SQL world. I already have a script to stop and start all the DB’s now i just need to complete the script so i dont have to manually go in and restore each single database. I have to do this to them everyday and its quite a time consuming task and was hoping for some help. I will explain in some detail the names of the DB’s and hopefully that will help in the creation of such a script.
Train01 (Full DB name) has a backup located at d:\backup\Train01.bak, I want that file to replace whats currently in the Train01 DB. I guess if i knew more SQL script code it would probably be very easy to do this but i dont. Any help or pointers would be very appreciated
Thanks
Joakim
I hope this example give to you some idea about how to do a backup/restore to specific drive:
set ANSI_NULLS ON
set QUOTED_IDENTIFIER ON
go
– =============================================
– Author: IDS – Gerardo Angeles Nava
– Create date: August 20, 2010
– Description: 1. Make a backup. 2. Make a restore of backup but with another name (year + 1)
– This stored procedure most be reside on the database server that contains the database to backup
–
– HELP to ME:
– If it’s possible that this script resides in external database server that’s no contains the database to backup,
–
– =============================================
Create PROCEDURE [dbo].[sp_Backup_RestoreWithNewName]
@dbNameSource VARCHAR(100),
@dbNameTarget VARCHAR(100)
AS
BEGIN
SET NOCOUNT ON;
DECLARE @dbNameToBackup AS VARCHAR(100)
DECLARE @pathBakFile AS VARCHAR(255)
–
DECLARE @dbNameToRestore AS VARCHAR(100)
DECLARE @pathRestore AS VARCHAR(255)
DECLARE @pathData AS VARCHAR(255)
DECLARE @pathLog AS VARCHAR(255)
–
DECLARE @data AS VARCHAR(100)
DECLARE @log AS VARCHAR(100)
/* Configuration path (drive): */
SET @dbNameToBackup = @dbNameSource
SET @pathBakFile = ‘E:\data\MSSQL\BACKUP\’ + @dbNameToBackup + ‘.Bak’
–
SET @dbNameToRestore = @dbNameTarget
SET @pathData = ‘E:\data\MSSQL\BACKUP\’ + @dbNameToRestore + ‘.mdf’
SET @pathLog = ‘E:\data\MSSQL\BACKUP\’ + @dbNameToRestore + ‘.ldf’
SET @pathRestore = @pathBakFile
–
/* Remove device, if exists */
/*
IF EXISTS(SELECT * FROM sys.backup_devices WHERE name = @dbNameToBackup)
BEGIN
exec sp_dropdevice @dbNameToBackup
END
*/
/* Generate Backup */
BACKUP DATABASE @dbNameToBackup
TO DISK = @pathBakFile
/* Mount the sql-device, if exists */
EXEC
sp_addumpdevice ‘disk’,
@dbNameToBackup,
@pathBakFile
/* ¿Have a backup? */
IF EXISTS(
SELECT DISTINCT
S.[name]
,DATABASEPROPERTYEX(S.[name], ‘Status’) AS [Estatus]
,crdate
,[filename]
FROM master..sysdatabases S
JOIN msdb.dbo.backupset B
ON S.[name] = B.database_name
WHERE
S.[name] = @dbNameSource
and CONVERT(DATETIME, CAST(crdate AS VARCHAR(16)),120) = CONVERT(DATETIME, CAST(database_creation_date AS VARCHAR(16)),120)
)
BEGIN
/* Restore the Data Base with another name (year + 1) */
SELECT @data = [name] FROM master.dbo.sysaltfiles
WHERE [dbid] = (SELECT [dbid] FROM master.dbo.sysdatabases WHERE [name] = @dbNameSource and fileid = 1)
–
SELECT @log = [name] FROM master.dbo.sysaltfiles
WHERE [dbid] = (SELECT [dbid] FROM master.dbo.sysdatabases WHERE [name] = @dbNameSource and fileid = 2)
–
RESTORE DATABASE @dbNameToRestore
FROM DISK = @pathRestore
WITH REPLACE,NORECOVERY,
MOVE @data TO @pathData,
MOVE @log TO @pathLog
–
RESTORE DATABASE @dbNameToRestore WITH RECOVERY;
–
/* ¿Have a restore? */
IF EXISTS(SELECT name FROM master..sysdatabases WHERE [name] = @dbNameToRestore)
BEGIN
/* Yes we have it!*/
IF EXISTS(SELECT name FROM master..sysdatabases WHERE [name] = @dbNameToRestore AND DATABASEPROPERTYEX(name, ‘Status’) = ‘ONLINE’)
BEGIN
/* ¿The database is online? */
SELECT ‘Restore: yes. On line: yes.’
END
ELSE
BEGIN
SELECT ‘Restore: yes. On line: NO.’
RETURN
END
END
ELSE
BEGIN
SELECT ‘Restore: No’
RETURN
END
END
ELSE
BEGIN
SELECT ‘Backup: No’
RETURN
END
–
SELECT ‘Now you have a backup an restore with another name’
–
END
Hi Pinal,
I´m trying to restore the Database schema and objetct (wirhout data) from MS SQL 2005 script file, generated in the way you justdescribed.
I’m trying to restore to MS SQL 2008 Express, but I got many errors when I try to run the script in the MS SQL Server Management Studio.
I would like if there is some compatibility issues between the version 2005 and 2008, or if you have some tip about this process.
Thanks in advance!!
Hi Pinal,
I am trying to compare store procedues from two different databases but same server in SQL Server 2005.
I have two databases on samesever Test1 and Test2. There are few store procedures in Test1 and few in Test2. I have to compare these two databases and then make a .txt file of there store procedure. Is it possible? If possible then how?
Thanks,
pinal,
how can i transfer the views to another views wherein the views is in the table when i import the table and views to the other database pls. help….
Your question is not clear. Can you explain with examples?
Hi all,
I am looking for a way to script out all of my database objects. can anyone help me out so that i can have a single script to so this task. I dont want to use generate script utility separately to generate script individually.
Experts kindly help me out.
BR
Rahm
It looks a bit like a more awkward version of RoR coding to me. RoR is definately the best language to use with SQL Servers. :D
hello sir
i have one column in d_o_j column.i have 400 col in d_o_j
example
12-8-2010
12-9-2001
12-7-2007
05-12-2001
08-1-2010
26-12-2009
i want a that all the col have come date to date means
2001,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006
clustered index used to arrange the physical order a to z
means date col come 2000 to 2010
i know you are busy but if you are free plz solve my query
thanks sir
If you need a specific order, use order by clause
hi pinal,
here i have a query related SQL jobs. my requirement is that job should be executed in a prescribed time duration. hoe to create job and what are the steps please let me know .
Awaiting for your positive and soon response,
Thanks,
Madhu L. Chande
Read about Jobs in SQL Server help file. It has all relavant informations
sir,
now i entired into .net world… and i want basics of all sql
queries,store procedures,connection,restore and so on… so
sent Basics of all SQL SERVER 2005 queries
Search for “Learn SQL” in google/bing
Hi pinal,
we are planning to migrate from sql 2005 to 2008 so i prepared backups while searching get some interesting things in back ups i found your site and i wonder about script automations its really cool solutions , i have a query that whether scripts took in sql 2005 will run in 2008 irrespective of the version, kindly do mail how to do the automation process and idea was simply super,
Sir,
What I will do after creating script to take backup of Database???
You need to restore into the required server
I’m unable to create database in sql server 2005…….the error is “CREATE DATABASE permission denied in database ‘master’.”….So,please give solution my problem !!!
Post the code you used
Hi Pinal,
I would also be very grateful to receive the instructions about how to automate the generation of database-creation script from a SQL server.
Great article, thanks in advance.
Hello,
I would like to know how to run scripts into a new server. I used SQL 2005 to generate scripts for each database on the old server. No I want to apply those scripts to the new server to create the database structure with no data. So that I can then restore the databases into the new database on the new server.
Thanks
Connect to other server. Open a Query Analyser. Run the script there
Dear Pinal,
Is it possible to generate a script file only for Stored procedures (all the procedures) in sql server 2005/2008. In sql server 2000 we can use EM to generate script file, but 2005/2008 it is difficult for me to take a complete script.
Expecting your reply.
Thanks in advance Pinal.
Regards
Kumar. NM
In the Generate script option, select only the procedures
Hi Pinal,
May I also have the script to automate this process? Thank you!!!!
Hello DJinn,
Pinal already answered your question, please refer to his reply on this same page, look for January 8 2010.
Quoting Pinal’s reply,
First install the Database Publishing Wizard and then use te below command to create script of databse:
SQLPUBWIZ SCRIPT -d yourDBName -S yourServerName -U userName -P userPassword scriptFilewithPath
~ IM.
good evening sir.
i have one problem in sql server 2008 R2
I am not able to restore the database form 2008 to 2008 R2 with data
because the version is not incompitible
how to do this
Help
me
Thanks
Hi all,
I need to create a script to insert data from an Excel sheet(i don’t simply wont to import it i want to write a script) is there a way for that like using generate script we can directly create tables.
regards
aniruddha
You can use operowset function. Refer the same in SQL Server help file
I tried this but it copies all but not the data. How will I copy the data by sql script ?
Take a backup and restore it
I will take the backup but how can I restore the mdf file in other databases ? Is it possible ? If possible how ?
Take a look at Restore database in SQL Server help file. Use with move option to restore to a different database
very nice Pinal as usual!
It appears that so many people want the script for automating the process of creating a script to copy the DB. Can you please post the code? If not can you please send me a copy.
Thanks,
Inde
Hi Pinal,
Would you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process.
Thanks,
Christine
Hi Dave,
I would like to have that details also.
thanks in advance.
Merry X’mas,
Jule
thank you
Hi Dave;
Would you please post or provide your method for automatically scripting databases for SQL Server 2008?
Thaks!
I would like to see your automation technique for script generation.
Thanks,
Dave
Hi Pinal,
can you share with us how to automate the creation of existing SQL2005 Scheduled Jobs into T-SQL script for disaster recovery purposes please?
Thanks.
For those of you asking Pinal to show you how to preform automation, please see the CodePlex site. [ http://sqlhost.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=DPW%20Documentation&referringTitle=Database%20Publishing%20Wizard ]
Read the Database Publishing Wizard documentation.
There are multiple command line switches you can use:
Command Line Syntax
sqlpubwiz script
(
-C connection_string | -d local_database_name
[ -U local_user_name ][ -P local_password ][ -S local_server_name ]
)output_file_or_directory [ -f ]
)
[ -schemaonly ]
[ -dataonly ]
[ -targetserver server-version ]
[ -noschemaqualify ]
[ -nodropexisting ]
[ -q ]
[ -? ]
sqlpubwiz publish
(
-C connection_string | -d local_database_name
[ -U local_user_name ][ -P local_password ][ -S local_server_name ]
)
(
[ -R hoster_name ]
[ -RW remote_web_service_addr ]
[ -RWU remote_service_user_name ]
[ -RWP remote_service_password ]
[ -RS remote_databse_server ]
[ -RD remote_database ]
)
[ -schemaonly ]
[ -dataonly ]
[ -targetserver server-version ]
[ -noschemaqualify ]
[ -nodropexisting ]
[ -notransaction ]
[ -q ]
Thanks :-)
Scott Gleason
i am just staring to work with sql 2005 server,i have to create
sql statement for display telphone number that mean there is
database for all telephone number but when people call us i have to
split taht phone number like country code ,localID,PBX,Exten for example
let say one number 0443965045 in this number 0 for country code,
44 for localID,39650 for PBX the rest 45 for EXTEN,could you
please help to wrtie sql for this condition and also when i get
extension number with one digit like 1 or 2 or 3 this must be disply with 0
that mean like 01 or 02 or 03
could you please
how to get speedly data form remote sql server in vb.net
how to get speedly data form remote sql server in vb.net desktop application
Hi,
i am just staring to work with sql 2005 server, for our software jobboss as backend support, where should i get the data stored in the database. how could i modify or change the data in it. please help me, thanx in advance.
Dear sir
Please Send this mail to me also.
HI Pinal Dave,
CUD U PLZ HELP ME ..
I WANT TO migrate all tables from mysql to sql server. (Import all schemas to SQL server without data)..
BUT HOW PLZ TELL ME ..
REGARDS,
HIMANSHU
You need to generate script in Mysql;change the datatypes compatible to SQL Server and run it in SQL Server
Manikandan,
Hai Pinal..
I need a solution for how to generate a script tables structure with records
Thank you
If you use versions starting from 2008, there is an option. Otherwsie you need to use bcp to export data
What is the best way to script schema difference and automate the execution of the script .
for e.g. you want to release next version of your application and some modifications to the database schema. I have a copy of the old version db which I want to compare it to the new one and generate the script for the difference.
Thanks
Rakesh
imagine i have a database “X” and database “Y”
database X has tables “X1″ “X2″ “X3″ “X4″
database Y has tables “Y1″ “Y2″ “Y3″ “Y4″
i have to update table X1 with the values of Y1.
i dont need too specific like x and y. i need a common query for doing the above mentioned method.
Why dont you make use of import/export wizard from SSMS?
I wanna wirte automatic script … so can yo explain me and give query… This script want for one month to one month
Could you please e-mail the automation script as well?
Thanks so much.
How can create a password on my existing database in sql server 2005
hi
i am using local database to my application . i want to upload daily transactions into remote database (not for total database )
could you please tell me how to generate script of one day transactions in sqlserver 2005 and and integrate with database remote server
Sir I Want To Copy Stored Procedure From One Database To Other Database In Same SQL Server 2005
Please Help Me
Generate script and run it in other database
Good Day Pinal Dave,
Can you advice on the script for mirroring the database from MSSQL2008 as live database to MSSQL2005 as backup database?
Thanks,
William
Dear Sir,
I installed Microsoft SQL Server 2005 in my pc . But i can’t create a database in my system so plz help in this matter….
Hi Pinal,
please send me the same details to automate this process.
one more thing that I’m not able to find ANSI Padding in my Scrept wizard. i am using sql server 2005
please assist
Thanks
Abdul Razzaq
hi, could i get the option to create script which will append data in database using sql server 2005?
where i want to take data from one db & insert it into another(not restore)
I need a query to Copy all the data from from one database to another database where the databases have same structure.
please sennd a query ..it is urgent…
Make use of import/export wizard
HOW CAN CREATE TABLE USING STORE PROCEDURE USING GET VALUE IN TABLE NAME
alter PROC sp_TP_CreateTable(@TABLENAME varchar)
AS
if exists (select * from dbo.sysobjects where id = object_id(N’[dbo].[@TABLENAME]‘) and OBJECTPROPERTY(id, N’IsUserTable’) = 1)
create table [dbo].[@TABLENAME](ino int
)
sp_TP_CreateTable EMP_TABLE
TO CREATE PROC BUT NOT CREATE TABLE
hello
I am using sql server 2005
I have a table named users, columns are id,name,age,address.
first column id is auto increment.
I inserted all data successfully,
when i delete a row from table using visual studio 2005,it is deleted successfully,but when i insert new row it does not place on that index i deleted,next index generate and new row places on next index.
please tell me its solution.
Hi Pinal,
Could you please send me the same details to automate this process (SQL 2005)?
Thanks in advance!!
Hi,
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process?.
Thank you.
Adriana
Iam trying to come up with the best solution here and need some help. I have one server with about 200+ databases. How would be the best way to copy or script from one server to another? One is our production and the other is our stage. I tried to generate a script with the wizard but its all or one. I need only about 200 of the databases
I basically need the copy of databases from production to stage automated on a regular basis. We are on SQl 2005 with windows server 2003
Have you tried backup and restore method? You can also schedule it via job
Can u please tell me how i take script with table value in sql server 2008
Use Generate Script option from SSMS
[...] Use Wizard of SSMS. (Read more here) [...]
Hi
It is possible to backup database to remote server tap drive, if yes so please can you me send me detail.
Thank in advance
Yes. Use UNC path
backup database your_db to disk=’\\remote_syste\path\your_db.bak’
Hello sir,
hello sir,
I have use sql server 2000 amd 2005 in my same system , but my problem is i cannot marge with 2000 and 2005, then i want retore 2005 db into 2000 it my big problem … give some solution…
i did do it attach ment and restore all failed how to possible to do
Hi Pinal,
Would like to know how to write a script, which can copy some of the fields in a table from 1 database to another table in another database?
Hope you understand what I am asking here. :-)
Thanks in advanced.
Yvonne
By copy, did you mean updating column values? You can join with other table and update columns
update t1
set t1.col=t2.col from table1 as t1
inner join table2 as t2 on t1.keycol=t2.keycol
Pinal Dave,
Could you please email me the details on automating this process in SQL server 2008? Also if you are familiar with any good resources regarding automating script generating, I would be interested in that too.
Thanks for your help.
You can make use of this post
http://beyondrelational.com/blogs/madhivanan/archive/2009/10/26/script-out-procedures-to-seperate-files.aspx
Copy one table one database data to another table different database ????
You can use import/export wizard to do this
and how to get create database back from the sql server generated scripts????
Hi Pinal,
Could you please send me the same details on how to automate this process (SQL 2008)?
Thanks in advance!!
How do I create a backup of the database schema and then automate it to create a copy overnight?
Thank you. Very helpful.
Hello Sir,
Could you please guide me or send me to automise Creating new database along with all object and constraints copying from existing database from the same server or may on seperate server using sql server 2005
Please I need your assitance , I have MCSE NT 4 and I have been out work for some time and will like to get back in the industry and will like to have Knowledge of script writing for SQL, Access, PERL and/or JAVA.
Please could you point me to the right direction.
Looking forward to your response.
Regards,
Mike
Is there a way to include the generated scripts in a transaction that that either the new database gets completely updated or else completely fails?
Thanks!
Hiii
I Want to know
how to get list of tables affected after one transaction occured in the DB?
Hello Pinal,
I need to copy data from one DB to another DB on same server and that too on daily basis so i am thinking of creating a scheduled job which will generate a script for entire schema of DB1 and then will execute it for DB2.
so could you please share script which will automatically generate script for entire schema of a particular database(the one you mentioned at top of this thread).
Why dont you use backup/restore technique to make this process easy?
Hi Pinal,
I want to automate the generate script task. I have gone through your posts on this topic but it doesnt seems to work and gives error “‘C:\Program’ is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.” Can you please help out and suggest easy to solve this problem
Could you please send me the details as well, on how to automate this process
Hi Pinal,
I need to automate the process of scripting all the indexes of a database to a text file as a output and then dropping all the indexes of the databases.
Can you please help me to do this.
Thanks!
Amit Kumar
Reblogged this on Code Monkey Wrench and commented:
Here is a link to my favorite SQL Blogger. He knows how to explain SQL Server concepts better than any other site I have been to.
Hello Pinal,
would you please tell me how to take backup of my database ?
Mehar
Thank you ………..
what is dbo and can i create a dbo and also how to assign to db(if it is possible)
hi
can i get a table creation script as output ??
Right click on table name and follow Script table as
Hi,
Need to generate Database schema and Data scripts without using any tool or wizard, which are for SQL Azure Database Engine type.
Can anyone help me on this ?
Thanks in advance.
Hi……………pls any one help me how to copy a database into another database by programming.
Regards,
Prashant
I was instructed to do a database restore from backup and then remove the data, instead of scripting the entire database structure to create the new database. Can you explain what the difference could be? Thank you.
i am using sql server 2008 r2 .my generated script does not have triggers and functions definations
pls .. tell me what is the problem & how to archieve it
You need to check those options for trigger and function
Hi,
Could you please send me the same details to automate script generation process.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Atul
Nalinikanta Tout
Hi,
Thank u very much Pinal for helping online
Thank you :-)
Good Article Pinal!
Pinal,
Can you send the script for automation as well? Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
Have one concern, If we create a db script with all objects and data,then how can we restore part of data or bunch of data with maintaing database intigrity.
Or any script or way to create database dump with bunch of data means DB cut?
continuation of above one, esy way to create a 10 GB db cut of 500 GB db.
Thanks in advance
Anuj
How can i make sql server generate the schema of a database? I need to script to do that instead of using the GUI. I tried c#, Java and sql server itself to no avail.
Hi pinal,
Nice tutorial.
But I want to create it from vb.net how can i do that..and the details which u mailed everyone it would be better if u upload that on server and link that here…so that everyone can see that…
Thanks for this tutorial
Hi Pinal,
could you please fwd me the email for the automation process. i need to automate the backup of DB on the SQL Server 2005.
Thanks