How to Compare Same Tables with Different Names

JohnAJorgensenJohnAJorgensen Posts: 2
edited November 17, 2008 11:48AM in SQL Data Compare Previous Versions
I have made a backup of a table appending a datatime stamp to the table name and would like to compare the original table to the backup. Can this be done? (e.g. compare table1 with table1_20081114)
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John
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  • Eddie DEddie D Posts: 1,807 Rose Gold 5
    Thank you for your post into the forum.

    Unfortunately what you wish to achieve canot be met comparing a live database to a backup file. Due to the fact that in step 9 of the procedure, you cannot manually set a comparison key, when using a backup file in a comparison.

    However what you are seeking can be achieved using two live databases as the data sources

    Below are the steps you need to take to achieve your goal using two live databases as the data sources:

    1. Create a new or open an existing SQL Data Compare project.
    2. Select the two live databases as the data sources.
    3. Select the Tables & views tab. Allow time for the application to retrieve the information.
    4. Deselect all the objects so that only the two tables you wish to compare are selected.
    5. Select the Remap Objects tab.
    6. Unmap using your example, Table 1 and Table1_20081114.
    7. Depending how you wish to proceeed. Either Map Table1 to Table1_20081114 or the other way around, Table1_20081114 to Table1.
    8. Select the Tables & Views tab.
    9. Ensure that the new mapped tables have a Comparison Key. If NOT SET is in the Comparison Key column, click NOT SET and choose a comparison key for the comparison.
    10. Click the Compare Now button.

    Hopefully SQL Data Compare will compare and match rows of data between the two tables.

    Hope the above helps.

    Many Thanks
    Eddie
    Eddie Davis
    Senior Product Support Engineer
    Redgate Software Ltd
    Email: support@red-gate.com
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