Practical SQL Exercises for Database Backup and Recovery

Database Backup and Recovery Exercises with solutions [20 exercises with solution]

1. Creating a Full Backup of a Database

Write a SQL query to create a full backup of a database

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2. Restoring a Database from a Full Backup

Write a SQL query to restore a database from a full backup.

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3. Creating a Differential Backup

Write a SQL query to create a differential backup of a database.

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4. Restoring a Database Using Full and Differential Backups

Write a SQL query to restore a database using both full and differential backups.

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5. Creating a Transaction Log Backup

Write a SQL query to create a transaction log backup of a database.

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6. Restoring a Database Using Point-in-Time Recovery

Write a SQL query to restore a database to a specific point in time using transaction log backups.

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7. Verifying the Integrity of a Backup File

Write a SQL query to verify the integrity of a backup file.

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8. Creating a Backup with Compression

Write a SQL query to create a compressed backup of a database.

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9. Restoring a Specific Table from a Backup

Write a SQL query to restore a specific table from a database backup.

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10. Automating Backup Scheduling with SQL Server Agent

Write a SQL query to automate backup scheduling using SQL Server Agent.

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11. Backing Up to Multiple Locations

Write a SQL query to back up a database to multiple locations simultaneously.

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12. Creating a Copy-Only Backup

Write a SQL query to create a copy-only backup of a database.

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13. Restoring a Database to a New Location

Write a SQL query to restore a database to a new location with different file paths.

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14. Monitoring Backup and Restore Operations

Write a SQL query to monitor ongoing backup and restore operations.

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15. Encrypting a Backup File

Write a SQL query to encrypt a backup file for enhanced security.

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16. Restoring an Encrypted Backup File

Write a SQL query to restore a database from an encrypted backup file.

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17. Creating a Backup Retention Policy

Write a SQL query to implement a backup retention policy by deleting old backup files.

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18. Backing Up a Database to Azure Blob Storage

Write a SQL query to back up a database directly to Azure Blob Storage.

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19. Restoring a Database from Azure Blob Storage

Write a SQL query to restore a database from a backup stored in Azure Blob Storage.

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20. Simulating a Disaster Recovery Drill

Write a SQL query to simulate a disaster recovery drill by restoring a database from backups.

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More to Come !

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