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I have a SQL Server Agent job comprised of 10 steps and each step has many parameters defined. Now I need another job almost exactly the same, but with a few differences. Since "copy / paste" isn't an option for jobs, I'm looking for suggestions on what would be the best way to create a new job based on the first.

Edit: I just noticed that I can right-click and "Script Job As". I suppose one option would be to do just that and edit the script for my changes. I'm still curious as to if there are any other (better?) options as well.

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I don't think there is a better option than scripting your job. You can modify the script as required and reapply it to any number of SQL instances (always backup your system databases before apply scripts).

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This seems to be the best way to go when copying jobs in the same instance. – Chris_K May 21 '09 at 23:59
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You may find the SQL Server Integration Services Task, Copy Job to be of use.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms137568(SQL.90).aspx

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I had looked at that, but it doesn't seem to help me copy a task on the same instance. I guess I could copy from instance a to instance b, rename and modify and then copy back but with my ADD issues I'm sure to lose track of what I'm doing halfway through! :-) – Chris_K May 21 '09 at 14:49
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