How do you backup Azure SQL Database and restore locally?

How do I export data from Azure SQL Database to local SQL Server?

Connect to your SQL Azure database that you want to copy locally using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS). Export your database to a local . bacpac file. Follow steps in wizard and finish the process.

How do I restore my Azure database to local?

Right click on source database and select Tasks > Export Data-tier Application... On the below screen click Next. Choose a directory, name the file and Save the *. bacpac file locally.

How do I backup my Azure SQL Database?

Run an on-demand backup1In your Recovery Services vault, choose Backup items.2Select "SQL in Azure VM".3Right-click on a database, and choose "Backup now".4Choose the Backup Type (Full/Differential/Log/Copy Only Full) and Compression (Enable/Disable)5Select OK to begin the backup.

How do I restore an SQL database from an Azure backup?

In the Azure portal, go to Backup center and click Restore. Select SQL in Azure VM as the datasource type, select a database to restore, and click Continue.