Backup Microsoft SQL Database Using T-SQL

This guide will show you how to backup a Microsoft SQL database using T-SQL commands rather than using the wizards in SQL Management Studio. This has the added benefit of being able to be scripted if needed. Backing up a Microsoft SQL database: BACKUP DATABASE [database_name] TO DISK='c:\path\to\backup\file.bak' Replace ‘database_name’ with the name of the database you want to backup. Eg: BACKUP DATABASE [testing] TO DISK='C:\temp\testing.bak' Sample output: Processed 312 pages for database 'testing', file 'Testing' on file 1. Processed…

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