Best way to copy a database (SQL Server 2008)

Question

Dumb question - what\'s the best way to copy instances in an environment where I want to refresh a development server with instances from a production server?

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Answer 1

I run an SP to DROP the table(s) and then use a DTS package to import the most recent production table(s) onto my development box. Then I go home and come back the following morning. It's not elegant; but it works for me.