Create a MSSQL BACPAC Backup
To create a BACPAC backup, do the following steps:
- Open Management Studio and connect to the database server.
- Right click on the database you wish to backup and select Tasks > Export Data-tier Application...
- In the dialog that appears click "Next >"
- In the Export Settings window select "Save to local disk" and click "Browse..." to select the destination of your BACPAC backup file.
- Select your destination and give your file a name. Click "Save"
- Confirm your BACPAC file destination and click "Next >"
- Review the summary and click "Finish"
- Your BACPAC backup is complete!
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