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

Create an in-the-cloud backup of the database (to get a consistent snapshot) and then use the Data-Tier Application Framework (DACFx) client tool to copy the snapshot to your local machine, as described in Automating Windows Azure SQL Database Backup.