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Import the Database
There are multiple ways to import a database, check with your database administrator for the method to use at your site. One of the following methods can be used, depending on your platform:
Importing a Windchill Oracle Dump using Data Pump
Restoring the SQL Server database
Importing the Azure SQL Server Database