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Equipment Failure, Need to Transfer Database

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Posted on by Chris Jarrett 55

Hello:

I have a client who uses Microsoft RMS and recently had a laptop die. The information on the laptop hard drive is still there and accessible. I need to get the database transferred over to the new machine. What I need to know is what files and how many should I be looking for?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! I am sure I left out loads of information, so if there is more info that you need, please ask and I will do my best to get it.

Thank You!

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  • Dave Durrenberger Profile Picture
    Dave Durrenberger 1,622 on at
    Re: Re: Equipment Failure, Need to Transfer Database

    Nice! Glad that worked out for you! 

     

  • Juan Profile Picture
    Juan 100 on at
    Re: Equipment Failure, Need to Transfer Database

    This is what I did and it worked just fine, Create a new database and name it excactly like the one in the hard drive. Then copy the XXXXXX_Data.mdf and XXXXXX_Log.ldf files located on Microsoft SQL Server>MSSQL.2>MSSQL>DATA from the hard drive and replace the files on the new dabase in the same folder. This worked fine for me.

  • Dave Durrenberger Profile Picture
    Dave Durrenberger 1,622 on at
    Re: Re: Re: Equipment Failure, Need to Transfer Database

    It can be done without a bck.  Files need to be recovered and re-attached.  If you would like to have 1 of our people look at it, send in inquiry into:  http://www.syssolutionsllc.com/

  • Chris Jarrett Profile Picture
    Chris Jarrett 55 on at
    Re: Re: Equipment Failure, Need to Transfer Database

     Thanks for the response Dave! 

    From what I can tell, the only backup (.bkp) I am finding is from 2005. So that woun't help. I am able to see what I think is the most recent working database for the RMS. Is it possible to transfer that over to the new machine or are there too many dependent files?

  • Dave Durrenberger Profile Picture
    Dave Durrenberger 1,622 on at
    Re: Equipment Failure, Need to Transfer Database

    Chris,

    Assuming client has been backing up the database, you will need:

    • Install RMS (correct version) on a new machine
    • Restore the bck file from the backup
    • Install any POS device drivers / configure on the new machine
    • Test

    If you need any assistance:  http://www.syssolutionsllc.com/

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