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For testing purposes I would like to reset a complete database to a certain state (data and structure). I would like to do this automated. Preferably a command line instruction before I start my tests.
After some searching I discovered that SQL Server offers an great solution for this. Snapshots. After writing a test query I discovered that the standard edition of SQL Server does NOT support this. :-(
Given the fact that I want this to be automated: what are my options? Overwriting the data files immediately doesn't sound like a good option to me...
Some other information:
- Windows 7
- Microsoft SQL Server Standard Edition (64-bit), 10.50.1600.1
- Database size is app. 1 gigabyte
- This is only meant for testing. So the database is NOT used by other users when I'm returning to my 'snapshot'.
- More information about snapshots:
- http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms190677.aspx
- This page also states that the standard edition does not support this. :-(
Thank you in advance!