Restore Types
This section discusses the different types of restore available in Azure SQL Database.
Point-In-Time Restore
Point-In-Time Restore (PITR) isn't new in the world of SQL Server. On-premises SQL servers allow you to restore a database to a particular point in time by specifying the point-in-time option when restoring the database using the restore command.
As you know, the restore command isn't supported in Azure SQL Database, but the PITR can be performed using the Azure portal, PowerShell, Azure CLI, or Azure SDK. The PITR uses the automatic Full and Log backup.
The backup retention period depends on service types. For DTU(Database Throughput Unit)-based pricing models, the retention period is:
- 7 days for the Basic service tier
- 35 days for Standard and Premium service tiers
For vCore-based pricing models, the default retention period is 7 days for the General and Business service tiers. However, the retention period can be changed to up to 35 days. To learn...