Creating a clean database copy on another server

  • I need to create a clean/empty copy of a SQL Server 2005 database in a production environment with all the "bells and whistles" (i.e., tables, indices, stored procedures, user defined functions, etc.). A copy of the database (with extraneous data) currently exists in our QA environment.

    What's the best way to accomplish this task?

  • Use the script wizard in Management Studio to generate a script for all objects in the database and then run the script on the new server.

  • Script the whole DDL using SSMS.

    Keep in mind to adjust all the scripting parameters you need !

    Rightclick on a dabase name in the object browser, choose tasks and go from there on.

    (don't use script database, because that option will only scrip the create statement)

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