Restore database backup over the network

Question

How do you restore a database backup using SQL Server 2005 over the network? I recall doing this before but there was something odd about the way you had to do it.

Answer 1

You can use the SP xp_cmdshell to map the networkdrive for sql server, after that it will show up in the file browsing window.

EXEC xp_cmdshell 'NET USE Z: SERVERLOCATION PASSWORD /USER:DOMAIN\USERNAME'

more info here: DB Restore from Network Drive

Worked for me!