DACPAC as a data source

DACPAC is a single file which contains database model. It’s a binary representation of a database project compatible with SSDT.

Schema Compare allows comparing data-tier application packages (DACPACs).

To set a DACPAC as a data source:

1. In Windows Explorer, right-click the DACPAC file you want to use for comparison, and click Unpack.

2. In the Unpack Microsoft SQL Server DAC Package File dialog window that opens, specify a path for DACPAC to be unpacked to.

Unpack Microsoft SQL Server DAC Package File

The unpacked DACPAC contains a model.sql file. It comprises a creation script for all the database objects in the package. Schema Compare will use this file when you compare a DACPAC.

3. In the New Schema Comparison wizard of Schema Compare, select Scripts folder as a data source.

4. Browse to the folder you’ve unpacked the DACPAC to.

5. Click Select Folder.

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