SQL Server Copy-Only Backup Script for Dev Restore
Apr 20, 2026 / · 6 min read · sql server backup recovery copy only backup t-sql database administration msdb sql scripts dev restore ·A copy-only backup is a special SQL Server backup that is independent of the normal backup sequence. It does not reset the differential base or interrupt the transaction log backup chain, making it the correct choice when you need an ad-hoc backup for a development or test environment restore without affecting …
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