SQL Server - How to Backup And Restore Database In SQL Server

In this post, I am going to show you how to backup and restore the database in SQL Server. I am going to use the developer edition and express edition as an example.

If you are using Enterprise edition then your experience and the instructions may vary in that context. So do check the version accordingly.

Also this instruction set is applicable for SQL Server 2019, 22 and onwards respectively.

For those who prefer the Visual instructions, you may find the below video more useful for learning how to backup and restore the database in SQL Server.

Backup SQL Server Database

Follow the instructions below on how to backup and restore the SQL Server database.

You need SQL Server management studio and SQL Server 2019 or 2022 developer edition.

Create a test database in your SQL Server.

Refer the below image for the pointer on what test database you can create.

Open SQL Server management studio. Right click on the database created > Tasks > Backup.

Follow the onscreen instructions and then click ok at the end to backup the respective database.

Restore SQL Server Database

In order to restore the SQL database make sure to right click on the database folder.

In menu find the option "Restore Database" and then click.

Choose the database name, place and also location.

Click ok.

That's it. You have now restored the database. So we have seen both backup and the restore option with the SQL Server using the SQL Server Management Studio. I hope both the tutorial and the visual video instructions have helped you.