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In my sql server 2005 I have a database named movies . In this database I have a table named list. I wanted to test my application on some another machine. Is there any way I can take with me that database or tables so that there is no need to create them again there. What type of files are they if there is a way out other than creating a new database and tables again
One thing you can do is to take a local backup of the database (if you you want all the transactions as well include the transaction log file). Then put that .BAK file on a thumb drive and go to the other machine. Once at the other machine you can “Restore” the .BAK as the database on this new machine.
Here is a screen shot of the “Back Up…” and restore options:
You’ll want to 1st back it up to either a network location or even onto say the desktop of the first machine. You can keep most of the defaults when you do a backup and I would recommend a “FULL BACKUP”. Once you click ok, it will generate a Database.BAK file. Then you can take this file to be used when you do a “Restore” on the other machine. The restore can have the same database name or a different one on this 2nd machine.