Shortest method to upload database to server I have a SQL Server script file which ranges size of 3gb and I am in need to upload the script file to an external server.

i generated script for my 6gb database by following these steps

right-clicked the database-->tasks--->genrate scripts-->script entire database and objects and at scripting options i clicked advance -->type of data to script-->set it  as  schema and data and finished the data..

What are the shortest methods to upload faster into the server?
Personally, I'd do it using a compressed backup file.

Install an (Express will do) instance of SQL Server locally and run the script. Then, back it up and compress the backup file with a good utility (7-Zip/WinRAR compress very well and can create self-extracting archives). Transfer the compressed backup file (e.g. FTP), uncompress and restore the backup.

You can also compress just the 3GB textual script file and compare to see which is smaller to transfer.