The Database Files section of the Virtual Database Wizard allows you to rename a database.
What do you do on the Database Files tab?
Use this screen to change the name of the virtual database and review the files.
- Enter a new virtual database name
- Select restore options for these files
When you select a database name from the drop-down list or edit the field, the Virtual Database Filename is automatically updated to reflect the new name.
What actions can you perform on the Database Files tab?
Action | Steps |
Create a virtual database. | Type a name in the Virtual Database text box. |
Ensure the selected backup files are restored, even if that means overwriting an existing database. | Select the Force Restore option (replace). |
Restore the SQL logins associated with the selected databases | Select the Restore database logins option. This option is available when you are restoring a full backup that contains the database login information. |
Can you overwrite an existing database?
To restore a database over an existing database, select the Force Restore option to ensure SQL Safe writes the selected backup files over the existing database.
Once you specify your database files, click NEXT to select configure notifications.