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Before you initiate the restore process, ensure there are no active client connections to the SMS server through the SMS client, command line interface, or Web browser. You can restore a database from any currently supported software version to a system that runs the most current software.

Procedure

  1. On the Backup and Restore screen, click Restore.
  2. In the SMS Restore wizard, select the backup file you want to restore, and click OK.
  3. Click Import.
    The SMS Restore wizard verifies the integrity of the chosen file and proceeds if the file is valid. If the file is invalid, the SMS displays an error message.
  4. A summary page appears. If the information is correct, click Finish.
    Database restoration begins, with the restored data overwriting the existing data. When complete, the SMS Server reboots to finalize the restore process and ensure data integrity of the restored database.