| title | Azure CLI Example: Restore a Backup | |
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| description | Use this Azure CLI example script to restore a database in Azure SQL Database to an earlier point in time from automatic backups. | |
| author | SudhirRaparla | |
| ms.author | nvraparl | |
| ms.reviewer | wiassaf, mathoma | |
| ms.date | 06/10/2025 | |
| ms.service | azure-sql-database | |
| ms.subservice | backup-restore | |
| ms.topic | sample | |
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| ms.devlang | azurecli |
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This Azure CLI example restores a single database in Azure SQL Database to a specific point in time.
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[!INCLUDE azure-cli-prepare-your-environment.md]
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:::code language="azurecli" source="~/../azure_cli_scripts/sql-database/restore-database/restore-database.sh" id="FullScript":::
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az group delete --name $resourceGroup
This script uses the following commands. Each command in the table links to command specific documentation.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| az sql db restore | Restore database command. |