When restoring a backup, how do I disconnect all active connections?

Question

My SQL Server 2005 doesn\'t restore a backup because of active connections. How can I force it?

Answer 1

Restarting SQL server will disconnect users. Easiest way I've found - good also if you want to take the server offline.

But for some very wierd reason the 'Take Offline' option doesn't do this reliably and can hang or confuse the management console. Restarting then taking offline works

Sometimes this is an option - if for instance you've stopped a webserver that is the source of the connections.