How do I get a SQL dump?

How do you do a SQL dump?

To generate a dump select the database or table in the Object Browser and select Database -> Backup/Export -> Backup Database As SQL Dump… This option is also available in Table -> Backup/Export -> Backup Database As SQL Dump... or just press Ctrl+Alt+E.

Where can I find SQL dump file?

By default, Dump directory is 'C:\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50. MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\LOG\' in Windows system.

What is a dump SQL file?

A database dump contains a record of the table structure and/or the data from a database and is usually in the form of a list of SQL statements ("SQL dump"). A database dump is most often used for backing up a database so that its contents can be restored in the event of data loss.

How do I open a SQL dump file?

From the normal command line, you can import the dump file with the following command: mysql -u username -p new_database < data-dump. sql.