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Copy an SQL database within the same SQL instance

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raniweb

raniweb

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I am needing to make a copy of a database in SQL that will be located on the same server same instance as the orginal database. I've read that one could create a database then export the orginal database into the new database. Would this actually work and is there a better way to copy a database?
 
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is there any reason why you could not just restore the database as a new name? its the easiest and most complete way to copy a database.
 
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No I'm just not sure how to copy a database in SQL and I'm trying to figure out how to do it and what the best method is. Thank you!
 
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