Database Backup Package
General Information
| Title | BACPAC File Extension |
| Extension | .bacpac |
| Full Form | Database Backup Package |
| File Type | Data Archive |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Database export |
| Additional Functions | Migration, Archiving |
| Features | Contains schema, Data |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High fidelity |
| Supports Compression | Yes |
| Supports Encryption | No |
| Editable | Indirectly |
Use Cases
| Database Backup | Yes |
| Database Migration | Yes |
| Data Archiving | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data leakage |
| Best Practices | Encryption, Access control |
Historical/Version Information
| Associated With | SQL Server |
| Relevant Version | SQL Server 2012 onwards |
Associated Types
| Complementary Extensions | .bak, .mdf, .ldf |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio |
Free | Windows |
 Azure SQL Database |
Subscription | Cloud service |
| DacFX |
Free | Windows, Linux, Docker |