May 19, 2009 at 3:56 am
Hello,
I have downloaded a bak file from a remote server. Now I need to create the database on my computer.
I have sql server 2008 installed on my computer (the free stuff). But sql server does not see the bak file. Even if I type in the path name. It says stuff like check if file exists check if you have permission, etc. Has this happened to anyone else?
The backup is 30gb+ is that an issue?
If a guru wants to connect to my computer and do this for me I'll will be willing to pay a small fee if the database is fully restored.
I sincerely Thank you in advance.
May 19, 2009 at 5:30 am
Check the property of your backup file....it is saved with .bak extension then there should not be problem.
when restore give your DB name...........thats all
May 19, 2009 at 5:37 am
30 GB is not a problem , its relatively normal, as posted earlier check the extension of the file. 🙂
May 19, 2009 at 5:39 am
Does the SQL Server Service account have rights to the directory where the backup file is?
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability
May 19, 2009 at 6:52 am
Thank you for your replies. It is a .bak file it sees the folder but it does not see the file itself. How can I check if sql server has access the file? Please help.
May 19, 2009 at 7:35 am
give the restore database name....
explore the folder where backup file is placed.
then in last text box manually type the name of backup file
May 19, 2009 at 7:52 am
give the restore database name....
explore the folder where backup file is placed.
then in last text box manually type the name of backup file
including filename + .bak .
It works
May 19, 2009 at 8:15 am
You indicated in your original post (I belieive) that you are using SQL Server Express? I don't think you will be able to access the database. The Express version of SQL Server is limited to a database no larger than 4 GB.
May 19, 2009 at 8:17 am
If you need to work with this database on your computer you may want to consider spending $50.00 (USD) and buying the Developer Edition of SQL Server.
May 19, 2009 at 8:25 am
Lynn Pettis (5/19/2009)
You indicated in your original post (I belieive) that you are using SQL Server Express? I don't think you will be able to access the database. The Express version of SQL Server is limited to a database no larger than 4 GB.
Good catch.
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability
May 19, 2009 at 8:32 am
ops missed that picture 🙂
May 19, 2009 at 9:31 am
CrazyMan!!!!!!!!!!!
Good capture...............
May 20, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Thank you.
It was a permission issue and thats why I couldn't load it. And yes I can't put it in sql server express.
I am transferring the bak file to a server that has sql server installed.
After that I have to create a database with it, and then save data from a single table and transfer the table to a different sever.
I am creating a new post for this issue please help me out.
May 20, 2009 at 9:30 pm
We're happy to help.
One note, you don't need to create a database. Just restore and give it a new database name.
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May 21, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Even i tried to restore but facing same issue due to the compatibility level.
Better option try
Restore database from disk='PATH' with init, Stats
OR
Restore database from disk='PATH'
with move 'MDFFILENAME' to 'PATH FOR MDF LOCATION',
move 'LOGICALNAME' to 'PATH FOR LDF LOCATION',init, Stats
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