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SQLServerRookie
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Jun 22, 2022

How to rename an existing backup file

Really simple question. I took a backup of several small and large databases but I forgot to add the extension ".BAK". I would like to rename the backup but I want to do it properly. Other than changing the name on File Explorer, what else do I need to do?

 

I can also take another backup but it's going to take me a long time.

 

I want it renamed so that the filename is meaningful

 

TIA

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