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Posted - 2001-08-05 : 21:32:08
Ian writes "SQL Database drive is failing. I am replacing it - but.. HEAVY replication involved on database - with the distributor being on the WAN - 128k frame. MSQL programs on C:, database on D:. Is it possible to copy the physical drive D: and replace it and have sql continue on... or do I have to drop reps, detach, etc.etc..

I know what the correct way should be, but the idea of spending 5 hours tonight re-doing the replication doesn't seem to excite me.. "
   

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