>Hi,
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>I am doing some testing on my test SQL DB. The test changes two tables. Therefore, I prefer not to make a complete DB backup but just two tables. Here is how I plan to do the backup and restore:
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>select * into mytable1_backp from mytable1
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>Then, delete or rename the table mytable1 and rename the mytable1_backup into mytable1
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>Will the above make the "mytable1" exactly the same as before the change?
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>TIA
>Will the above make the "mytable1" exactly the same as before the change?
That depends.
If you're using autoincrement columns there's something you have to do (I forget what it is) to have them carry over into the copied table. Otherwise, they'll get new values.
Anyone who does not go overboard- deserves to.
Malcolm Forbes, Sr.