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

If anyone has a problem to import a Bacpac of a DB that uses Azure SQL Sync, Sandrino Di Mattia developed a great simple application to solve this.

1. Export a Bacpac of your DB
2. Dowload Di Mattia's binary
3. With this console app repair the downloaded Bacpac
4. Lauch SSMS
5. Right Click on "Databases" and select "Import Data-tier Application"
6. Select the repaired Bacpac.