HELP Lost DB, Restore from System Backup Not SQL

[Barry Bolin]

I have to restore a database from a directory structure backup run by NT SERVER not SQL SERVER. I am not sure of the database size structure or whethter it has a log device. I am desperate for any advice on methods of restoring this in a safe manner.(it is a live production DB)

Thanks in advance.
Barry.

[Brian Knight]

Barry,

Did you dump the database or stop SQL Server then backup the device file? Please email me at bknight@swynk.com and I'll talk you through it.

Brian


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Barry Bolin at 9/3/99 1:48:53 AM

I have to restore a database from a directory structure backup run by NT SERVER not SQL SERVER. I am not sure of the database size structure or whethter it has a log device. I am desperate for any advice on methods of restoring this in a safe manner.(it is a live production DB)

Thanks in advance.
Barry.