[thelist] create/restore an MSSQL database from a local .bak file

[Sarah Adams]

> Sarah, can you describe some network infrastructure for us? Is this
> database server on a network where your local machine lives, or do you
> access it over the internet?
> 
> If they're both on the same network, you're okay. Over the internet is a
> different matter.

The database server is accessed over the internet. Doh! I was so sure
this must be possible. I'm in the process of asking the server admin to
copy the .bak file to the server for me. A little slower than doing it
myself, but at least it'll work :)

Thanks for all the replies!

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