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DrummerCA35
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 Posted - 2007-01-23 : 16:10:08
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| Our SQL Server has the databases on D drive and logfiles on the E drive. I have full database backups. I want to move the databases over to another "standby server". However, the other server does not have an E drive. It is imperative that I be able to restore the Master database. But when I do, the SQL Server will not start, because the Master database expects the logfiles on the E drive. Is it possible to restore Master without it being able to find what it needs on the E drive? Or in order to restore Master, does it have to find those other databases/logfiles?I am going on the "disaster recovery" scenario. Assume that the original server has crashed, and all I have are backups. Can this be done?Thanks.... |
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snSQL
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2007-01-23 : 17:28:59
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| See the "WITH MOVE" option in the RESTORE statement, also read this in the docs for more about restoring masterhttp://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-US/library/ms175535.aspx |
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