I need to use the copy datbase wizard to create a copy of a database on the same server. I know i can move it to another server with the and maintain the database name however i need to make a copy on ...

SQL Server backups cannot be restored to older versions directly. Use Export and Import Data-Tier Application for cross-version database migration. Reconfigure permissions, logins, and connection ...

For instance, if you copy a SQL 2000 database to SQL Server 2008, the new copy is an upgrade to the new internal format but retains a Compatibility Level of “80” which represents SQL 2000 aka SQL 8.0.