Hi
I have SQL Server 2008 R2 and would like to automatically copy a database quarterly and automatically restore with a different name. I need a copy of the database at each quarter end and i need to be able to access any of the quarters throughout the year. I could use Copy Database Wizard but being a manual task it might be forgotten about and the copy needs to be run on the specific day.
I could also use Restore from a backup on the specific date but again a manual task and i am hoping to fully automate this
E.g. Assuming database is called DB1 i would like to take a copy of this automatically on 31st March and automatically restore it as Q1_DB1. Similarly take a copy on 30th June and restore it as Q2_DB1.
Is this possible and if so can you assist in how to do it
Regards
John