Restore an MS SQL Server to an alternate location

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MySQL database tables can be restored simultaneously; this is implemented by using multiple threads.
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1. Click "Recovery Points" in the Main Menu to open the "Recovery Points" screen.

2. In the "Recovery Points" list, select a Recovery Point containing the database replication that you want to restore.
{info:title=Tip}To find a Recovery Point, you can use the Basic or Advanced List Filter. See [ServerBackup:Customize the Recovery Points list].
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Click on the "Browse Databases" icon in the "Actions" column for this Recovery Point.


3. The "Browse Databases" window opens. Select a database instance from the drop-down menu.

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4. You can browse the instance by clicking the "+" icon.

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5. Select the database you want to restore, and click "Restore Selected".

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Click "Next" to proceed to the following step.


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7. On the "Alternate DB Names" screen, you may *optionally* define an alternate database name for any of the selected databases for restore as a new step in the "Restore Databases" wizard. If a database with the new name already exists, that restore will fail and will alert the Policy.

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Click the "Settings" button to specify an Alternate Settings.

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The "Settings" button is not available if you previously checked the "Databases" check-box. In this case click the "Next" button and go to the [8 paragraph|#summary] below.

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The "Alternative Settings" window will be opened.

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In the "Alternative Settings" window specify the following options:

* {color:#35383d}{*}Use Alternative Settings{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- check this check-box to enable an Alternate Settings.{color}

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Once the "Use Alternative Settings" option has been checked, the Alternative Database Name and Paths should be obligatory entered. Otherwise the warning message will appear.
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* {color:#35383d}{*}Alternative Database Name{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- enter a different name for a database you want to restore.{color}

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Do not provide extension for a database name.
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* {color:#35383d}{*}Alternate Database Paths{*}{color}{color:#35383d} \- enter a different location for a database you want to restore.{color}

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Make sure the existent and absolute Paths has been entered. Otherwise the warning message will appear.
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When performing an MS SQL Server restore to an alternate directory, the directory must already exist. Create an alternate restore directory before restoring the MS SQL Server to it.
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Once the "Alternate Settings" has been specified, the special green mark will appear in the "Use Alternate Settings" column.

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Click "Next" to proceed to the following step.

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8. On the last "Summary" screen, the settings you have selected are displayed.

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9. Once you have verified that the specified settings are correct, click "Restore." The restore process will start immediately.

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10. The "Details for Database Restore" window will appear. It indicates that the restore process has been launched. You can watch the progress in real time.

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{excerpt:hidden=true}Instructions on how to restore an MS SQL Server database to an alternate location with Server Backup Manager.{excerpt}