Database Administrator Guide > Database Administrator Guide > Loading and Unloading Databases > Unload Operation > Options on the Unload Database Operation
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Options on the Unload Database Operation
Some of the options that are available for unloading and reloading are:
• Create printable data files
• Directory name
• Source directory
• Destination directory
• Create portable data files. For details, see Portable Data Files (‑nvarchar Flag). This operation is not available in VDBA.
Last modified date: 02/09/2026