how to change the collation of an instance

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how to change the collation of an instance

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sunsanvin
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

1274 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 15:47:01

Hi All,
i've installed an instance with the default collation. now how can i change the instance collation with SQL_Latin1_General_Pref_CP850_CI_AS collation

please guide me in this regard

Arnav
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SwePeso
Patron Saint of Lost Yaks

30421 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 15:53:51

Do you also want to change all columns using the old collation?

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sunsanvin
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

1274 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 16:25:44

yes
the entire instance with all the databases with new collation

Arnav
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SwePeso
Patron Saint of Lost Yaks

30421 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 16:29:12

There are some COLLATION links here
http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=55210

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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 16:33:37

This doesn't belong in the yak corral, so I'm moving this topic.

sunsanvin, the yak corral is for social items, not questions about SQL Server.

Tara Kizer
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SwePeso
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30421 Posts

Posted - 2009-06-29 : 16:38:31

Tara, doing some housecleaning are you?