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pvccaz
Yak Posting Veteran
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Posted - 2008-04-16 : 17:17:52
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Hi,Can a SQL server 2005 db be backed up and restored on a SQL Server 2008 db ?Thanks |
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
7174 Posts |
Posted - 2008-04-16 : 17:22:19
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Should be . Have you tried? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2008-04-16 : 17:52:58
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Yes it is possible. In fact, it's one of the easiest ways to upgrade your databases to the newer version.It is not possible to backup on a higher version and restore on a lower version though.Tara KizerMicrosoft MVP for Windows Server System - SQL Serverhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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pvccaz
Yak Posting Veteran
87 Posts |
Posted - 2008-04-16 : 18:11:58
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I would be installing SQL Server 2008 in my machine and was collecting the inventory of databases. I need to try it tonight. |
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pvccaz
Yak Posting Veteran
87 Posts |
Posted - 2008-04-16 : 18:13:26
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Thanks Tara.. |
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rmiao
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
7266 Posts |
Posted - 2008-04-16 : 22:48:58
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Sql2k8 client tools don't like previous versions of sql, need to install them on machine without other version of sql. |
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