Unable to import SQL Azure V12 BACPAC: “type Microsoft.Data.Tools.Schema.Sql.SqlAzureV12DatabaseSchemaProvider is not valid”

Question

I am trying to import the exported BACPAC from an SQL Azure (v12) database into a local SQL Server 2012 instance, but I keep getting the error below. I have tried installing

Answer 1

I had the same problem with my dataabse backup from SQL Azure (v12).

I've installed Microsoft® SQL Server® Data-Tier Application Framework (February 2015) (in order to work correctly you will need install BOTH the x64 and x86 versions). First I've installed x64 version and tried to restore the DB - but it didn't work. After that I've installed x86 version and I could successfully restore the database.

My SQL Server version: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 - 12.0.2269.0 (X64). OS: Windows 10 x64 build 10240.

Tnanks.