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1.2. The three concepts to know

TermMeaning
SourceServer from which SQLmig reads the databases and creates the dump.
TargetServer that will receive the databases during a migration or restoration.
DumpSQL file containing the structure and data needed for a backup or transfer.

What to remember

A backup requires only a Source. A migration requires a Source and a Target. A restoration from an existing dump can be resumed by simply selecting a Target.