copy a database within SQL Server Express?

Question

I would like to make a copy of a database I have but keep it on the same server as a test database. However, everything I have found is to use the copy database wizard (I am

Answer 1

Try making a backup of your database, and restoring it into a brand new database.

• Create new DB.
• Make a full backup of your original.
• Right click on your new DB, hit restore.
• Navigate to your .BAK, and ensure the .mdf and .ldf match the new.