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sunsanvin
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Posted - 2007-09-12 : 07:27:34
Hi Experts,
i've sql server 2000 enterprise edition installed.....
now if i installed sql server 2005, both the instances will be there or 2000 will be upgraded to 2005?


and is there any trial download of sql server 2008?(katmai)?


thank you in advance

Vinod
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SwePeso
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30421 Posts

Posted - 2007-09-12 : 07:37:42
Yes, you have the option to choose which instances to upgrade.
Yes, Katmai July CTP can be downloaded from Microsoft site.



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ValterBorges
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Posted - 2007-09-12 : 07:38:20
You will a chance to specify the instance name, SQL 2000 is most likely installed on the default instance. If you want them to run side by side name your 2005 instance something like SQL2005.

Understand that your connection strings would then have to use SERVERNAME/INSTANCENAME

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sunsanvin
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1274 Posts

Posted - 2007-09-12 : 07:40:18
thank you for the info......
i'm going for downloading

Vinod
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rmiao
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7266 Posts

Posted - 2007-09-12 : 22:24:38
Sql2k8's client doesn't like previous sql version, needs dedicated machine .
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