Setup Test environment using Production environment

  • I have a setup a test server using Production server.

    I have over 100 jobs and SSIS packages in Production server.

    I have get to everything into test server without shutting down production server. Like I want to setup test server with 1 day old data from prod server.

    Can someone help me with this and give detailed steps to do.

    Thanks in Advance.

  • To transer the jobs/ssis you can use SSIS itself to copy the jobs.

    With regards to the data there are a number of option..

    I would go with automated backup/restore as there is no impact on the live server when restoring the db.

  • I'm new to SQL so if you dont mind can you send me step by step instructions.

  • If you are going to use the restore database option, then here is an article on doing that

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms177429.aspx

    Another option is to purchase sql compare and sql data compare from redgate. That will allow you to compare schemas and data and move the data and schema from prod down to dev.

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  • restore option will restore data. How about moving jobs and ssis packages?

  • Sri - SQL (2/27/2010)


    restore option will restore data. How about moving jobs and ssis packages?

    Restore the msdb database is an option to move the jobs.

    Data compare will help transfer that info too.

    Jason...AKA CirqueDeSQLeil
    _______________________________________________
    I have given a name to my pain...MCM SQL Server, MVP
    SQL RNNR
    Posting Performance Based Questions - Gail Shaw[/url]
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