How can check database history restore in SQL Server?

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We get the following database restoration history in my environment. restore_date: It shows the database restoration date. destination_database_name: We can get the destination database name using this column. user_name: it gives user name that performed the restoration for that particular database.

How can check database restore progress in SQL Server?

Open SSMS, right click on a database then select Tasks > Restore. A screen similar to the below image will open. After you select all of the restore options and click OK, you can monitor the progress on the lower left side of the GUI as shown in the below image. This will give you an idea of the status of the restore.

How do I find the database backup history in SQL Server?

In SSMS object explorer panel, right-click the database. From the right-click menu select Reports >> Standard Reports >> Backup and Restore Events. In the report, you can expand the Successful Backup Operations section, to see the backup history.

How can I tell who is restoring my SQL server database?

Try running EXECUTE sp_who2 to identify the process that is running the restore. That row will also display who is doing it and from which machine.

Where is the backup history stored in SQL Server?

A complete history of all SQL Server backup and restore operations on a server instance is stored in the msdb database.

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