How to move the whole SQL 2005 instance?

Hi,
What is the simplest way to move the whole instance from one box to another. I can stop all SQL services for couple hours, it's no problem. But I'd like to make absolute copy. So I need to move all databases, logins, roles, triggers, stored procs, packages, jobs, credentials, endpoints, proxys, etc. I need just replace the server (the box itself) with a new one.
Thank you.


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How to move the whole SQL 2005 instance?

  • Nikolaj Berg Amondsen

    Would it transfer everything Scheduled jobs Credentials Proxies

  • pfpgroup

    Do you mean backup and restore for each database Or for all at once
    By the way, would it work:
    If I delete whole folder "SQL 2005" on the new box (after installation) and then copy this folder from the old box

  • luis figueredo

    You could use the Copy Database Wizard.
    K

  • marlin1

    As SSIS developer, I would like to suggest SSIS solutionBig Smile, but if you need to do it just once, I think SQL Backup and then Restore is the simplest way.

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