Good afternoon, everyone!
I'm not sure if this is the correct place for this question so, if it's not, please, someone, redirect it to where it needs to be. Thanx!
I do a lot of business intelligence work with SSMS, so I know T SQL pretty well. But, I'm not a trained DB admin. My experience in creating a database is to R-click on a server, select "New Database..." and just run with the defaults. I also know
how to create tables, import data, script a table, etc., etc., etc.
So, when my manager sent me a task to get details on an existing server for migration purposes, I drew a blank and I came here in hopes someone will be able to help me out.
His email to me was;
I need details on SERVER1 server:
- Server configuration
- Databases (PROD only)
- Storage Volumes, split by Data File and Log File for each database (PROD only)
- Linked Servers – Only TWO Linked Servers are currently operational – please confirm (SQLSVR01 and SQLSVRP01)
- Any otherdetails
Purpose is to migrate SERVER1 databases (PROD only) to a different environment. We needs the specs to build the new environment and the above information should help.
I think I can get the configuration by R-clicking the server name and selecting properties and I can just grab the database names from the Object Explorer to fulfill bullet #2, but the rest is Greek to me.
Can anyone give me some assistance on how I get the information he's looking for?
Thanx in advance for any assistance!