How do I create a backup and restore in SQL Server?

How do I create a backup in SQL Server?

SQL Server Management Studio1Right click on the database name.2Select Tasks > Backup.3Select "Full" as the backup type.4Select "Disk" as the destination.5Click on "Add..." to add a backup file and type "C:\AdventureWorks.BAK" and click "OK"6Click "OK" again to create the backup.

How do I backup and restore a database in SQL Management Studio?

To take a backup of your database, follow these steps:1Launch SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server instance.2Expand the Databases node in Object Explorer.3Right-click the database, hover over Tasks, and select Back up....4Under Destination, confirm that the path for your backup is correct.

What is the difference between backup and restore in SQL Server?

A copy of data that can be used to restore and recover the data after a failure. Backups of a database can also be used to restore a copy the database to a new location. A disk or tape device to which SQL Server backups are written and from which they can be restored.

How do I restore an existing SQL Server database?

Procedure1Log in to the computer on which you want to restore the database.2Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio.3In the left navigation bar, right-click on Databases and then click Restore Database.4In the Source section, select Device and click the button with three dots.