How can I clone an SQL Server database on the same server?

How do I clone a database in SQL Server?

On either the source or destination SQL Server instance, launch the Copy Database Wizard in SQL Server Management Studio from Object Explorer and expand Databases.1Move. Move the database to the destination server.2Copy. Copy the database to the destination server.3Source. ... 4Status. ... 5Refresh.

How do I copy a database on the same server?

How to copy a database on the same SQL server1step: Make a back up of your source database. Click on the desired database and choose “Backup” under tasks.2step: Use copy only or use a full backup. ... 3step: Use “Restore” to create a new database. ... 4step: Choose the copy-only backup and choose a new name.

Can you clone a SQL Server?

Yes, you can create a clone, SQL will start with only the system databases, and all other databases will be suspect. If you create the same disk structure for the SQL user database files and copy the files from production (while SQL is stopped) then these should also come up.

How do I clone a database from a local server?

First of all, launch the SQL Server Management Studio from Object Explorer and connect to the Source Server. Right-click on the database, select the option Tasks and then choose the Copy Database option. After clicking on the Copy Database Wizard then, the following screen will appear. Press the Next button.