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Sqlpackage.exe samples

Export

Creates a .bacpac file from live database.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\140\DAC\bin\SqlPackage.exe" /a:Export /scs:"Data Source=SERVER;Initial Catalog=db_name;Integrated Security=False;Persist Security Info=False;User ID=db_user;Password=db_password" /tf:"D:\backup\database_backup.bacpac"

Import

Import from .bacpac file to database.

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SQL Server\140\DAC\bin\SqlPackage.exe" /a:Import /sf:D:\backup\database_backup.bacpac /tcs:"Server=.\SQLEXPRESS;Database=db_name;Trusted_Connection=True;"

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