Table-level backup

Question

How to take table-level backup (dump) in MS SQL Server 2005/2008?

Answer 1

A free app named SqlTableZip will get the job done. Basically, you write any query (which, of course can also be [select * from table]) and the app creates a compressed file with all the data, which can be restored later.

Link: http://www.doccolabs.com/products_sqltablezip.html

Answer 2

Here are the steps you need. Step5 is important if you want the data. Step 2 is where you can select individual tables.

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Answer 3

Use SQL Server Import and Export Wizard.

1. ssms
2. Open the Database Engine
3. Alt. click the database containing table to Export
4. Select "Tasks"
5. Select "Export Data..."
6. Follow the Wizard

Answer 4

I don't know, whether it will match the problem described here. I had to take a table's incremental backup! (Only new inserted data should be copied). I used to design a DTS package where.

1. I fetch new records (on the basis of a 'status' column) and transferred the data to destination. (Through 'Transform Data Task')

2. Then I just updated the 'status' column. (Through 'Execute SQL Task')

I had to fix the 'workflow' properly.