Tuesday, 25 June 2024

How to backup SQL Server database using command prompt ?

In this video, I have explained how to backup SQL Server database using Command Prompt. 

Steps:-

1) Open command prompt.

2) Type following command in command prompt.

3) Hit enter.

SqlCmd -S BOSS-PC\SQLEXPRESS -U sa -P 1234 -Q "Backup Database MyDb_18122018 Το Disk='D:\Backup\MyDb_18122018.bak"

SqlCmd - It will use SQL server command tool.

-S BOSS-PC\SQLEXPRESS(It's SQL server name.)

-U sa (SQL server username)

-P 1234(SQL server password.)

-Q "Backup Database- It's SQL command MyDb_18122018(My database name.)

To Disk='D:\Backup\MyDb_18122018.bak" (Destination for storing database backup.)

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