Hi Cetin.
I have tried that, using Sql Server Management Studio Express, went into Tasks, but Copy is not an option.

Can I backup and maybe then restore to a New dataBase ?
Regards,
Gerard




>>I have a Sql server databse up and running and want to make an exact copy, to use for testing.
>>Is it possible to cpy an exisitng database and have two running side by side?
>>
>>Regards,
>>Gerard
>
>Yes you can even cop online. Selct database right click and select 'Copy' from 'Tasks'.
>Cetin