The Database Files section of the Virtual Database Wizard allows you to rename a database by changing the name or move the location by editing the data file locations of the restored files.
You have several ways to select the name and path for the virtual database you want to mount. You can:
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, but you can edit this field by directly typing on the grid. You can also change the database path by simply editing the filename in the grid.
Action | Steps |
Create a virtual database. | Type a name in the Virtual Database text box. |
Change the path of the target virtual database | Enter a new path in the Change path field. |
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. |
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.
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