How to Import a MSSQL Database - Windows Shared

This process cannot be done via the MSSQL client. Instead, it must be completed inside of the control panel using these steps:

• Create a Blank MSSQL database⤵
• Restore the Blank Database With the Database Backup File⤵

Create a Blank MSSQL Database

To create a blank database on a Windows Shared Server:

1. Log in to your Plesk control panel.
2. Click Websites & Domains if it is not already selected, then click Databases.

   

3. Click Add New Database.

   

4. Enter a name for the database and database user. Be sure to select Microsoft SQL Server as the Type. Click Generate to create a password for the database user. Finally, click OK.

   

Restore the Blank Database With the Database Backup File

To restore a blank database with a database backup file:

1. Log in to your control panel.
2. Click Websites & Domains if it is not already selected, then click on Databases.

   

3. Select Import Dump.

   

4. Select Upload, then click Choose File to choose the file you want to upload.

   

5. Select the database you wish to import to, then click Browse to select the file. Next, click OK to continue.

   

6. Once done, you will see the Confirmation messages such as below:

   

   

Additional Resources:

• How to Back Up a Database - Plesk
• How To Create Databases - Plesk
• How to Use the Backup Manager - Plesk
• How to Create a Server Backup in Plesk