Question : Export Database

Hello Experts

  I just received a request to make a full copy of one of our databases (including data, tables, indexes, procedures, constraints, everything) and send it to our parent company in Hazira.

I know that in Oracle you can export the full database that creates a .dmp file and than import .dmp file into another user, schema.


I could send them the .mdf  file and I have generated a script using SSMS right click - properties - tasks - Generate scripts -  and following the generate SQL server scripts wizard

My question -----   Is there the same option in SQL Server 2005 as there is in Oracle - just create a .dmp file ???????

Thank you

Answer : Export Database

there are few different kind of backup in SQL Server like full backup, differential backup and transaction backup. you need full backup.

http://www.sqlteam.com/article/backup-and-restore-in-sql-server-full-backups

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms175477.aspx