SQL-Server: Is there a SQL script that I can use to determine the progress of a SQL Server backup or restore process?

Question

When I backup or restore a database using MS SQL Server Management Studio, I get a visual indication of how far the process has progressed, and thus how much longer I still

Answer 1

If you know the sessionID then you can use the following:

SELECT * FROM sys.dm_exec_requests WHERE session_id = 62

Or if you want to narrow it down:

SELECT command, percent_complete, start_time FROM sys.dm_exec_requests WHERE session_id = 62