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sqlpackage option to exclude specific tables from export

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Description

https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/sql-docs/issues/8511

> is there a way to exclude certain tables? the /p: TableData=(STRING[]) option can include tables. is there an inverse to only exclude certain tables?
> this is possible in SSMS advanced settings when using the export data tier application wizard. looking for a way to script it, cross-platform, using sqlpackage

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Research direction

Start with the linked SQL Docs issue 8511 and the existing /p:TableData=(STRING[]) option behavior. Investigate whether sqlpackage has a cross-platform inverse option for excluding selected tables from export; done means the supported behavior or limitation is established for scripted exports.

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Assessment

Tech stack
sql
Domain
cli, database
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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