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sridharsridhar
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Posted - 2013-07-22 : 09:38:20
Hi
we have installed SQL server 2008 and Restored previous Databases into new Databases. When we restored it to new database 2 Files created for every database 1 is mdf and 2nd one is ldf .

for 2 database when we restored it did not stored in the mdf format it was saved in Database name . can we rename this file

Thanks

sridhar

James K
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Posted - 2013-07-22 : 10:03:03
The mdf and ldf extensions are extensions for primary data file and log file respectively by convention; they are not mandatory. So even if you did not rename your files there will be no issues. However, if you do want to rename them for consistency (which is a good idea), do what I suggested in your other question here: http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=186994

You should follow that procedure exactly - don't simply rename the file without doing the other things. Also, test it in an environment before you do it for real.
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visakh16
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Posted - 2013-07-22 : 10:16:37
you can rename it.

Use RESTORE DATABASE WITH MOVE option

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms190447(v=sql.105).aspx

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