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I have a password protected sql server backup file that I need to restore. In checking all available documentation I believe that the ‘password protection’ doesn’t alter the backup file in any way, it’s totally readable, it’s just there to help ensure that a restore doesn’t occur to the wrong database.
Is there a way for me to do the restore without knowing the password (can I get it out of the backup file or remote it)?
Thanks,
Tim
Try using a 3rd party data comparison tool such as RedGate’s SQL Data Compare. It may let you get around it. You can demo it from their website for free.
http://www.red-gate.com/products/SQL_Data_Compare/index.htm