MSSQL SERVER EXPRESS BACKUP/RESTORE

I have windows 2008 server and Mssql server express 10.50.2500 runing fine. Now I have to change the server.
The other server is windows 2008 server too, but another name and domain. I installed the same MSSQL express I had on the old server.
I did backup on the old server, but I´m not able to do the restore on the new server. I´m getting "restore failed for the server ""NEWSERVER\DATABASE"" ...." what I´m doing wrong ?
Jose BredariolPMPAsked:
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Brian CroweDatabase AdministratorCommented:
Is there more to that error message that might be pertinent.  Does the new server have the same drive configuration.  Is the restore looking for drives that don't exist in the new environment?  Does the user under which you are running the SQL DB Engine have access to the location from which you are trying to restore the .bak file?
Jose BredariolPMPAuthor Commented:
Yes, I think they have, how can I check it ? what more I have to check ?
Can I copy the DATA folder ?
Brian CroweDatabase AdministratorCommented:
I'm not sure how your answers line up with my questions so I'll just shotgun it :-)

What method are you using to restore the database?  script?  3rd party tool?  SSMS UI?

The easiest way to avoid folder permissions issues especially if it's a one-off like this case is to just put the .bak file in the Root Directory which you can find on the Server Properties page (right-click on the server instance in SSMS and choose Properties)

By default the restore process will try to put the file in the same place as it came from but if you don't have say an "X:" drive on the target instance you are going to get an error.  If you are restoring the .bak file through the UI you can select "Relocate all files to folder" on the Files tab which will redirect the data and log files to the defaults they are set to for the target instance regardless of how they were set up on the source instance.
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Jose BredariolPMPAuthor Commented:
I'm using microsoft sql management for backup and for restore. I'm using exactly the same version.
The servers name are different, the instances have the same name, the database have te same name and collation.
What more i have to check ?
Brian CroweDatabase AdministratorCommented:
All of that sounds correct.  What we need at this point is more of the error message.  If that is all that the UI is giving you then opt to generate a script instead of running it through the UI (there should be a button to generate equivalent script) and run it manually.  I assume it will still fail but we should get a better idea between the script content and the error message of exactly what your issue is.

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Jose BredariolPMPAuthor Commented:
Ok, I'll do it on monday and post the result. Thanks
Jose BredariolPMPAuthor Commented:
ERROR MESSAGE :

Restaurar falhou para Servidor 'WIN-QOX3CFMGC91\SBASQLEXPRESS'.  (Microsoft.SqlServer.SmoExtended)

Para obter ajuda, clique em: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=10.50.2500.0+((KJ_PCU_Main).110617-0026+)&EvtSrc=Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.ExceptionTemplates.FailedOperationExceptionText&EvtID=Restaurar+Server&LinkId=20476

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INFORMAÇÕES ADICIONAIS:

Ocorreu uma exceção ao executar um lote ou uma instrução Transact-SQL. (Microsoft.SqlServer.ConnectionInfo)

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O conjunto de backup mantém um backup de um banco de dados diferente do banco de dados 'Logbook' existente.
RESTORE DATABASE está sendo encerrado de forma anormal. (Microsoft SQL Server, Erro: 3154)

Para obter ajuda, clique em: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink?ProdName=Microsoft+SQL+Server&ProdVer=10.50.2500&EvtSrc=MSSQLServer&EvtID=3154&LinkId=20476
Jose BredariolPMPAuthor Commented:
Thanks
I forgot to check the box to replace the database
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