Azure SQL Database Bacpac Local Restore

Question

I\'ve created a BACPAC backup of my Azure SQL Database using the \"Export\" option within the Azure Management Console.

Having downloaded this to my machine I\'m a l

Answer 1

If you're using SSMS 2012, it is as easy as right-clicking on the Databases folder under a server in the Object Explorer and choosing "Import Data-tier Application...".

There is one bump in the road to watch out for: as of Mar 26 2013 (when I needed to find out how to do this myself), when you export a .bacpac from Azure, it will be downloaded as a .zip file, not a .bacpac file, and the file dialog that is opened by the Browse button in the import wizard will only show either *.bacpac or . in the file filters, implying that .zip is not supported. However, if you change the filter to ., select your downloaded .zip, and click Next, the wizard will proceed normally.