SQL server7 interprize manager - how to backup?

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Hi there Could anyone refer me to a good resource on SQL server interprize manager.
or

explain to me the process I need to undergoe to backup my db on the SQL server of my website - onto the SQL server I have at home so that I can update the database - or is there perhaps a better way to update the db?

Please help me understand how to do this, thanks

Andrew

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Andrew,

It's pretty simple to copy data from one SQL Server to another using Enterprise Manager (EM). Simply do a right-click on the database name in EM, you'll get a sub-menu, select All-tasks and then export data. Then simply follow the directions, it pretty self explanatory. I'm using SQL 2000 so the menu's in SQL 7 might be a little different, just look for "export data".

As for updating the database, why don't you update it on the Website? You would save yourself a lot of time, unless you have a test/production setup.

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Thanks for that - is it difficult to make the connection between the DB's - I don't have the EM in front of me - it should be installed within the week.

Do you know if this connection it makes it using FTP (port 21)to transfer the db over the net, or will I run into problems with my companies strict firewall?

Thanks again mate

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Andy,

The connection EM uses to connect to SQL databases goes over port 1433 (by default) and can use many different network libraries but it's best to stick with TCP/IP.

Just setup the firewall to let requests from your computer go through port 1433 and everything should be fine.

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