Backup and Restore SQL Database From One Server to Another

Are you trying to move the SQL database from one server to another? Then you came to the right place. This blog will demonstrate How to back up and restore SQL databases from one server to another. Suppose you have corrupted your file while trying to back it up on another server. In that case, you can use IT Experts recommended software SysInfo SQL Database Recovery tool to recover corrupted SQL files.

Now, let’s discuss how to back up and restore an SQL database from one server to another. There are various reasons to copy SQL backup files to another server, some of the prominent ones will be discussed down below:

• Upgrading your SQL Server instance to the latest version.
• Checking for any discrepancies in the data between the servers.
• Protecting the database from data loss or corruption by replicating it to a secondary server.

How to Backup SQL Database

1. Launch SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and navigate to the Object Explorer pane.
2. Click on Databases to expand, now Right-click on the database you want to backup.
3. Now, click on Tasks>Backup.
4. In the Back-Up Database window, select Back Up Type as full, and click on OK.
5. A pop-up box is displayed, notifying The backup of database ‘Test’ completed successfully, Click on OK.

Change the Advanced Settings:

1. Now, go to the location where the backup is saved.
2. Once you have located the file right-click on it and select Properties.
3. In the dialog box, click on the Security tab and then click on the Advanced button.
4. Click on Add button in the Advanced Security Dialogue box.
5. Click the Select a principal option, this will open a Select User or Group dialog box.
6. In the Enter the object name to select the section, enter everyone.
7. Check the Names checkbox, and click OK.

This will set the permission for the folder to everyone. This means that anyone will be able to read, write, and execute files in the folder.

How to Restore SQL Database from One Server to Another

Now, we would discuss the steps to restore a SQL Database from one server to another.

*Note: By following these steps you can restore any version of SQL database from one server to another.

1. Open SSMS and connect to another SQL Server, where you to restore the old backed-up file.
2. Create another database file with the same name.
3. Now, navigate to the file location of the previously backed-up file.
4. Copy the file and save it into the temp folder.
5. Again open SSMS and Click on Tasks>Restore>Databse.
6. In the pop-up box dialog box click on the 3 dots, and click on Add.
7. Browse the Backup file you want to restore and click and Hit OK.
8. Click the OK Button once again.
9. Finally, a dialog box will appear notifying you that Database restored successfully, click on OK.

Once you have completed these steps, the database backup that you created in one SQL Server instance will be restored to the destination server instance.

Winding it up!

We have reached the end. In this informative blog, we explained how to back up and restore SQL database from one server to another. In case a user faces an issue with a corrupted SQL database, they can take advantage of the Sysinfo SQL Database Recovery tool. This tool recovers the maximum possible data from a corrupted file. It has an easy GUI. It also resolves the recovery pending state in SQL server. We hope our readers are now Technical experts in restoring database from one server to another SQL server after reading this instructional blog.

About The Author:

Amrita Yadav

I'm a content writer in the field of Email Migration, Data Recovery, Email backup, and File Management. I started this writing career two years back. I think the vast range of information in this industry is the reason I am so fascinated to read about the newer techniques and technology.

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