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&nbsp; &nbsp;I have a fully functional db that i'd like to make a copy of of it. &nbsp;What's the best way of doing this without detaching the db and jeopordizing stability? &nbsp; Thanks for your help. &nbsp;I simply want to copy the database to a flash drive. &nbsp;Thanks.
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Hello Experts,

   I have a fully functional db that i'd like to make a copy of of it.  What's the best way of doing this without detaching the db and jeopordizing stability?   Thanks for your help.  I simply want to copy the database to a flash drive.  Thanks.

SQL 2008 R2:  Copy a Database

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.