How to do MS SQL backup?

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MS SQL backup on windows 10

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MS SQL backup asks for the DB name

Posted 9-Nov-22 21:13pm

Updated 10-Nov-22 4:11am

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2022-11-09T21:20:00

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MS SQL backup asks for the DB name

Well, yes - MS Sql hosts multiple databases, so it needs to know exactly which one(s) you intended to make a backup of.
Start here: Quickstart: Back up & restore database - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn[^] and here: Create a Full Database Backup - SQL Server | Microsoft Learn[^]

RickZeeland · Answer 2 · 2022-11-10T04:11:00

In addition to Griff's answer, you can also use a user friendly free tool like SqlBackupFree.

Posted 10-Nov-22 4:11am