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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.
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To change your virtual database files paths, edit the "Default Database File Location" in the SQL Safe agent properties. Click here for details. |
Once you specify your database files, click NEXT to select configure notifications.