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david32
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Posted - 2008-08-10 : 19:47:56
Hi Folks

If I need to move a database to another server what would be the process for that?

The situation seems complicated by the fact that there are 400+ clients that connect to the databases in different ways (ODBC, ADO.net etc)

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2008-08-10 : 20:47:15
Use backup/restore or detach/attach to get the databases over. You'll also need to move logins (see my script: http://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/archive/2008/06/24/How-to-transfer-SQL-logins-between-SQL-Server-2005-instances.aspx), jobs, DTS/SSIS packages, and anything else not contained inside the database.

This could be transparent to the client if you use a DNS alias for the old server pointing to the new one. You'd need to involve your network people on that.

Tara Kizer
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2179 Posts

Posted - 2008-08-12 : 01:40:30
Other things to consider are: the different types of Password Policies, configurations and collation settings of the different servers

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