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I created a backup up of SQL Server 2008 R2 and tried to restore to the same DB instance under a different DB name and the restore fails. &nbsp;I also tried to restore the file to my local system of 2008 r2 express and the restore fails. &nbsp;What is the best way to make a copy of a DB in sql server 2008 R2?
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I created a backup up of SQL Server 2008 R2 and tried to restore to the same DB instance under a different DB name and the restore fails.  I also tried to restore the file to my local system of 2008 r2 express and the restore fails.  What is the best way to make a copy of a DB in sql server 2008 R2?

copy sql server 2008 r2 database to another sql 2008 r2 database in the same instance

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

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.