What does DACPAC stand for?

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Nam G VU picture Nam G VU · Dec 9, 2013 · Viewed 9.7k times · Source

In Visual Studio 2012 we have new project type called SQL Server Database Project and when compiled will create a .dacpac output file.

A Google for this term will link it with Data-tier Application but I cannot link this name with D A C P A and C?

What does dacpac stand for?

Answer

Nam G VU picture Nam G VU · Dec 10, 2013

DAC stands for Data-tier Application

PAC stands for package

So to my thoughts, DACPAC stands for Data-tier Application package

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