c# coding for taking database backup sqlserver2005

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how to back the database and save it in D Drive....I need to write that code in one button...while clicking it total database to backup

Posted 17-Feb-12 18:45pm

itsureshuk

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Menon Santosh · Answer 1 · 2012-02-17T19:03:00

Solution 1

use this query
BACKUP DATABASE dbName TO DISK = 'PATH'
RESTORE DATABASE dbName FROM DISK = 'PATH'

Posted 17-Feb-12 19:03pm

Menon Santosh

Updated 17-Feb-12 19:04pm

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itsureshuk 18-Feb-12 1:13am

i worked out this query... i got error

BACKUP DATABASE Project_Modules TO DISK = 'D:\testing.bak'

Msg 3201, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
Cannot open backup device 'D:\testing.bak'. Operating system error 1005(The volume does not contain a recognized file system. Please make sure that all required file system drivers are loaded and that the volume is not corrupted.).
Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 1
BACKUP DATABASE is terminating abnormally.

Uday P.Singh · Answer 2 · 2012-02-17T19:32:00

Solution 2

Try this:

SQL Server 2005 Database Backup and Restore using C# and .NET 2.0[^]

hope it helps :)

Posted 17-Feb-12 19:32pm

Uday P.Singh