How do I copy a database structure without data in SQL Server?

How do I copy only the structure of a database in SQL Server?

Right-click on the database name, then select "Tasks" > "Export data..." from the object explorer. The SQL Server Import/Export wizard opens; click on "Next". Provide authentication and select the source from which you want to copy the data; click "Next". Specify where to copy the data to; click on "Next".

How do I copy a database without data?

How to Copy Database Schemas without Data in SQL Server1Separate the script from the source database, and run it for a fresh, empty database, this can also be the target to copy the objects in source database.2Backup source database retrieve backup to target database, and then delete the data in the table.How to Copy Database Schemas without Data in SQL Server

How do I copy a database schema?

4 Answers1Right click the database.2Select Tasks -> Generate Scripts.3(Click next if you get the intro screen)4Select "Select specific database objects"5Pick the objects to generate scripts for (tables, stored procedures, etc...)6Click Next, then specify the output filename.7Click Finish to generate the script.How to copy schema and some data from SQL Server to another instance?

How do I backup a schema in SQL Server?

In SSMS right-click on your database, then select Tasks - Back Up... Choose a destination where to save the whole schema. I usually save to a . bak file and keep it in a project archive.