Before restore our database to the point in time, we need to make sure at least :
- our database recovery model is full
- we do have a latest database full backup
- we do have a few transaction log backup
For #3, we can use Maintenance plan of SQL Server Management Studio to get. Here is the process steps.
1.Create a new maintenance plan
2. Add 'back up database task'
3. Select backup type - transaction log for specific database
4. Add Schedular to task
5. View the history
Here is 3 steps to restore your database to the point in time.
- Perform a tail-log backup.
- Restore the latest full backup with NORECOVERY .
- Restore all the log bakcup in order .