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How do I copy my SQL Azure database to a local SQL Server instance?

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Problem

I have an OLTP database hosted on a SQL Azure instance. I want to pull a copy of the database down from the cloud so I can run some heavy extracts and OLAP-style queries against it without impacting the source database.

How do I pull a copy of the database down to a local SQL Server instance?

Solution

Use the SQL Azure Migration Wizard:


The SQL Azure Migration Wizard (SQLAzureMW) gives you the options to
analyzes, generates scripts, and migrate data (via BCP) from:



  • SQL Server to SQL Azure



  • SQL Azure to SQL Server



  • SQL Azure to SQL Azure

Context

StackExchange Database Administrators Q#5887, answer score: 9

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