Download table from remote server to local

Question

I have a long list of tables (table1, table2, etc.) residing on a remote sql server. I am running Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to access the server. Is there a convenient way to download the tables to my local disk (in .csv or database file)?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Considering you have access to the Database in your SQL Server Management Studio, you should be able to

1. Right click on the correct database
2. Select 'Tasks'
3. Select 'Export Data'

Then you can select what type of format you want it exported to. (This includes older DB versions and excel)

Note that you will need to create the target file first.

I hope that helps.