Chapter 4

Restoring an Azure SQL Database

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Use point-in-time restore to recover from unexpected data modifications.
  • Restore a deleted database using the Azure portal.
  • Learn about using geo-restore on a database.
  • Restore an Azure SQL database by importing BACPAC.

This lesson explores different restore options such as Point-In-time restore, restore deleted database, geo-restore a database. You'll also learn to automate the restore task using PowerShell.

Introduction

Azure SQL Database has the following restore options:

  • Point-in-time Restore
  • Restore a deleted database
  • Geo-Restore a database
  • Restore a database from Azure Vault
  • Import a BACPAC
Figure 4.1: Types of restore ...

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