What is a SQL dump?

What does a database dump do?

A database dump is a major output of data that can help users to either back up or duplicate a database. This can be considered part of a the more general term data dump, which involves revealing a set of stored data from a given technology.

How do you perform 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 is SQL dump file?

By default, Dump directory is 'C:\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL10_50. MSSQLSERVER\MSSQL\LOG\' in Windows system. You can set up SQL Server 2019 on Ubuntu Linux by following up the article, SQL Server 2019 installation on Ubuntu without a Docker Container.

How do I open a SQL dump file?

Use the file navigator window to find your SQL file, and click on its name to select the file. Click Open on the bottom-right. This button is in the lower-right corner of the file navigator pop-up. It will open your SQL file's contents in the MySQL Workbench app.