Can you backup a SQL database while it is offline?

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No, you cannot backup an offline database, however you can copy or move or even delete the raw database files (mdf and ldf). 8 июл. 2013 г.

Can SQL database be backed up while in use?

SQL Server uses an online backup process to allow for a database backup while the database is still being used. During a backup, most operations are possible; for example, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE statements are allowed during a backup operation.

Can we take backup when the database is down?

You can take a full database backup when the database is shut down or while the database is open. You should not normally take a full backup after an instance failure or other unusual circumstances.

How do I backup a SQL Server standby database?

No you can't backup Standby database.

What is offline DB backup?

A cold backup, also called an offline backup, is a database backup during which the database is offline and not accessible to update. This is the safest way to back up because it avoids the risk of copying data that may be in the process of being updated.

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