This topic describes the methods that can be used to restore an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance.

ScenarioMethodReferences
Data restorationRestoration to an existing RDS instanceRestore the data of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance
Note When you restore an individual database to an existing RDS instance, we recommend that you manually back up the database and then restore data to the point in time at which the manual backup file is generated. This method can be used to roll back data in scenarios such as application upgrades and releases. For more information, see Back up an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance.
Restoration to a new RDS instance
Restoration to the original RDS instance by using a temporary RDS instance
Note You can restore the data to the original RDS instance by using a temporary RDS instance. This method applies only to RDS instances that run SQL Server 2008 R2 with local SSDs.
Restoration across regionsRestore the data of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance across regions
Restoration from backup files to a self-managed databaseDownload the backup files of an RDS instance. Then, restore data from the backup files to a self-managed database. For more information, see Download the data backup files and log backup files of an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance.
Migrate data to the cloudMigration or restoration to a new RDS instance