Can you copy a live database?

How do I copy an existing database?

Expand Databases, right-click the desired database, point to Tasks, and then select Copy Database... If the Welcome to the Copy Database Wizard splash page appears, select Next. Select a Source Server page: Specify the server with the database to move or copy.

Can you clone a database?

Database cloning is the process of creating a point-in-time copy of a production database or its backup set. Cloned databases can be used for multiple purposes: During application development cycles for testing functionality that has to be implemented using the current database structure and content.

Can I copy a database from one server to another?

You can use the Copy Database Wizard to copy or move databases between servers or to upgrade a SQL Server database to a later version. For more information, see Use the Copy Database Wizard. To copy an entire database, you can use the BACKUP and RESTORE Transact-SQL statements.

Can you replicate a replicated database?

Database replication can be done in at least three different ways. In snapshot replication, data on one server is simply copied to another server or to another database on the same server. In merging replication, data from two or more databases is combined into a single database.