Move SQL Server 2008 database files to a new folder location

Question

Logical Name

• my_Data
• my_Log

Path:

• C:\\Program Files\\Microsoft SQL Server\\MSSQL10.MSSQLS

Answer 1

This is a complete procedure to transfer database and logins from an istance to a new one, scripting logins and relocating datafile and log files on the destination. Everything using metascripts.

http://zaboilab.com/sql-server-toolbox/massive-database-migration-between-sql-server-instances-the-complete-procedure

Sorry for the off-site procedure but scripts are very long. You have to:
- Script logins with original SID and HASHED password
- Create script to backup database using metascripts
- Create script to restore database passing relocate parameters using again metascripts
- Run the generated scripts on source and destination instance.
See details and download scripts following the link above.