MS SQL (Microsoft SQL Server) and MySQL are both popular relational database management systems (RDBMS) but have some differences. MS SQL, developed by Microsoft, is a comprehensive RDBMS designed for enterprise-level applications. It offers advanced features such as built-in support for business intelligence, robust security features, and seamless integration with other Microsoft products. MySQL, on the other hand, is an open-source RDBMS widely used for web applications. It is known for its speed, reliability, and ease of use.
This guide covers how to export a MySQL database in cPanel in MS SQL format.
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CAUTION: While our Technical Support team can provide support for the exporting of the database in this way, we do not provide support for MS SQL or any other 3rd party database servers. If the exported database fails to import, we are not able to provide support for a failed import process.
- SSH into the server
- To create the database export in the home directory, run the following
mysqldump -u [db_user] -p --compatible=mssql [db_name] > [db_name].mssql
REPLACE: [db_user] and [db_name] with the database username and database name.
NOTE: When entering the password, no output will be shown.
TIP: The cPanel username used for SSH access can be used instead of the database username.
EXAMPLE: If the database user is userna5_wpadmin and the database is userna5_wp123, then the command would look like the following.mysqldump -u userna5_wpadmin -p --compatible=mssql userna5_wp123 > userna5_wp123.mssql
- You can download the created file using the cPanel File Manager or by using FTP