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How do I restore a specific table from a SQL Server database backup?
To restore only specific tables/rows, following steps need to be executed:
- Start ApexSQL Recover and select the option to extract From database backup.
- Click on the Add button and select a database backup and all transaction log backups prior to the moment in which unwanted changes have occurred.
How does except work in SQL?
The SQL EXCEPT clause/operator is used to combine two SELECT statements and returns rows from the first SELECT statement that are not returned by the second SELECT statement. This means EXCEPT returns only rows, which are not available in the second SELECT statement.
Is there a way to restore specific table in SQL Server?
Restoring specific table(s) by using ApexSQL Restore. ApexSQL Restore is another SQL Server data restore tool that can greatly enhance this process. By virtually restoring a database with ApexSQL Restore, a user will not only save time, but also a large amount of space on the SQL Server.
What are the arguments for restore in SQL Server?
For descriptions of the arguments, see RESTORE Arguments. SQL Server supports a variety of restore scenarios: Restores the entire database, beginning with a full database backup, which may be followed by restoring a differential database backup (and log backups).
Can a deleted table be restored to its previous state?
If restoration of an original database to a previous state is not an option, in the case of accidentally updated, dropped, deleted, damaged data, it is still possible to restore these tables if a database backup was created prior to the accident.
How does a piecemeal restore in SQL Server work?
A piecemeal restore begins with a RESTORE DATABASE using the PARTIAL option and specifying one or more secondary filegroups to be restored. For more information, see Piecemeal Restores – SQL Server. Recovers data that is already consistent with the database and needs only to be made available.