The Problem
You are doing the responsible thing and make a backup before you make any crazy changes to your Sql Server 2008 database. You choose the option that gives you the most flexibility and decide to script your backup. Who knows where this backup will eventually go?
You go through the Tasks>Script Database, and you get the following error
Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.Smo.SmoException: Could not read metadata, possibly due to insufficient access rights. at Microsoft.SqlServer.Management.SqlScriptPublish.GeneratePublishPage.worker_DoWork(Object sender, DoWorkEventArgs e) at System.ComponentModel.BackgroundWorker.OnDoWork(DoWorkEventArgs e) at System.ComponentModel.BackgroundWorker.WorkerThreadStart(Object argument)
The Cause
If I had to guess, I would say that the scripting engine is assuming too much in terms of login. In any case, just try the option below.
The Solution
Instead of having the “Script Entire Database and Database Objects” radio button checked, instead select “Select specific database options” and just check all three options. That gives you a large text file containing your database scheme and all of the data that your database contains.
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Written By Steve French |
Thanks! You (and Google) just saved me from a headache.
Very helpful. thanks a lot
Thanks A lot!!!
Why have i not consulted you all these days!!! Thanks a million
Awesome!! Thanks a million