How do I copy SQL Azure database to my local development server?

Question

Does anyone know how I can copy a SQL Azure database to my development machine? I\'d like to stop paying to have a development database in the cloud, but it\'s the best way

Answer 1

Now you can use the SQL Server Management Studio to do this.

• Connect to the SQL Azure database.
• Right click the database in Object Explorer.
• Choose the option "Tasks" / "Deploy Database to SQL Azure".
• In the step named "Deployment Settings", select your local database connection.
• "Next" / "Next" / "Finish"...