How do I export a data tier application?
Exporting a deployed data-tier application (DAC) or database creates an export file that includes both the definitions of the objects in the database and all of the data contained in the tables. The export file can then be imported to another instance of the Database Engine, or to Azure SQL Database.
How to create a data tier application in SQL Server?
You can follow the steps below in order to extract a data-tier application. Right-click on the existing database for which you would like to create a data-tier application. Select Tasks and then select Extract Data-tier Application.. . Figure 1 – Extract Data-tier Application in SQL Server Management Studio.
How to migrate data tier application in SSMS?
In SSMS, from the context menu of a database you want to migrate choose Tasks, Export Data-tier Application. In Export settings, click Connect, connect with your Azure account, then choose target Container and File name and click Next. Follow through the Wizard. The final step will show the operation progress.
Can a DAC file be exported to another database?
The export file can then be imported to another instance of the Database Engine, or to Azure SQL Database. The export-import operations can be combined to migrate a DAC between instances, to create an archive, or to create an on-premise copy of a database deployed in SQL Database. The export process builds a DAC export file in two stages.
How to cancel export operation in SQL Server?
To complete the export operation using the specified settings, click Finish. To cancel the export operation and exit the Wizard, click Cancel. This page displays a progress bar that indicates the status of the operation.
How to export a DAC in.net framework?
To export a DAC using the Export() method in a .Net Framework application. To view a code example, download the DAC sample application on Codeplex. Create a SMO Server object and set it to the instance that contains the DAC to be exported. Open a ServerConnection object and connect to the same instance.