Question

I am trying to create a new database from an old backup of database on the same server.
When using SQL server management studio and trying to restore to the new DB from the backup I get this error

System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: The backup set holds a backup of a database
other than the existing ‘test’ database. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Smo)

after googling around I found this piece of code

    RESTORE DATABASE myDB

 FROM DISK = 'C:\myDB.bak'

 WITH MOVE 'myDB_Data' TO 'C:\DATA\myDB.mdf',

MOVE 'myDB_Log' TO 'C:\DATA\myDB_log.mdf'
GO

I was wondering will the move statements mess with the database that the backup came from on that server?

Answer 1

What I should to do:

• Click on ‘Restore Database …’ float menu that appears right clicking the "Databases" node on SQL Server Management Studio.
• Fill wizard with the database to restore and the new name.
• Important If database still exists change the "Restore As" file names in the "Files" tab to avoid "files already in use, cannot overwrite" error message.

What I do

IDk why I prefer to do this:

• I create a blank target database with my favorite params.
• Then, in "SQL Server Management Studio" restore wizard, I look for the option to overwrite target database. It is in the ‘Options’ tab and is called ‘Overwrite the existing database (WITH REPLACE)’. Check it.
• Remember to select target files in ‘Files’ page.

You can change ‘tabs’ at left side of the wizard (General, Files, Options)