In SQL Server, creating a backup and performing a restore operation is essential for ensuring data integrity, disaster recovery, and database maintenance. Here’s an overview of the backup and restore procedures:

Method 1. Backup and Restore Database Using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Follow the SSMS Steps To Backup SQL Database

Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance.
Right-click on the database you want to back up.
Navigate to “Tasks” > “Backup”.
Choose the backup type (Full, Differential, Transaction Log).
Define backup options, such as destination, name, compression, etc.
Click “OK” to execute the backup.

Follow the SSMS Steps To Restore the SQL Database

Open SSMS and connect to your SQL Server instance.
Right-click on “Databases” > “Restore Database.”
Choose the source (Backup device or file).
Specify the backup sets to restore.
Configure options like file paths, recovery state, etc.
Click “OK” to execute the restore process.

Method 2. Backup and Restore Database in SQL Server Using Transact-SQL (T-SQL) Commands

Backup SQL Database Using Transact-SQL (T-SQL) Commands

1. Full Database Backup