I need to automate SQL Azure database backup in SQL Script files. How can i do so?

Question

Presently i am generating SQL scripts everyday to take the backup of SQL Azure database. I need to automate this process using some freeware. How can i achieve this?

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Answer 1

You could try RedGate Azure Sql backup http://www.red-gate.com/products/dba/sql-azure-backup/

That can be also scheduled using Task Scheduler.

I have written some ideas on how to do that: http://anttitech.wordpress.com/2011/11/06/azure-sql-backup-and-restore-scenarios-using-bacpac-exportimport/