Introduction
Here, I will explain how to backup an SQL Server database from Command Prompt using sqlcmd utility
Step 1: Open Command Prompt and type sqlcmd -S localhost\SQLServer2014 -U sa , then press enter. Here localhost\SQLServer2014 is server name and sa is username.
Note : To backup database using Windows Authentication, type sqlcmd -S localhost\SQLServer2014 -E and press enter and skip Step 2
Step 2: Type your password and press enter
Step 3: Type BACKUP DATABASE Galaxy TO DISK=’D:\data\Galaxy.bak’ and press enter.
Step 4: Type GO and press enter
Some common parameters of sqlcmd
| Command | Description |
| -S | Server name |
| -U | User name |
| -P | Password |
| -E | Use trusted connection |
| -i | Input file |
| -o | Output file |
| -q | Command line query |
| -Q | Command line query and exit |
For more information about sqlcmd command please visit http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms162773.aspx
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