>>I copied all .BAK files into the DATA folder of the new SQL Server.
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>>Then I want to restore these .BAK files (one at a time).
>>I open SSMS. Then right-mouse click on Databases.
>>First thing I found different from many Google pages is lack of Task item on the list. There is, however, item Restore Database.
>>I select Restore Database.
>>Restore Database window opens but it says
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>>No backupset selected to be restored.
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>>What am I missing?
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>Select the second option in that menu, click on ..., select your bak file and then follow the prompt (you can also click on the script to script the action after selecting the bak file to see if everything is OK).
With this approach I have to create the target database first, correct?
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