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castel23
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Posted - 2010-06-21 : 12:14:05
I am having what is a simple issue, but I know next to nothing about sql at this point...I have exported MDF files from my Avaya pbx, and I am trying to open them in SQL Serv Express 2008. When I try and attach the MDF, I get a 515 error which from MSDN appears to be a NULL value, but if I can't open the table, how would I find a null value? The error I get indicates "it cannot be upgraded because its a non-release version (515) is not supported by this version of SQL server." I don't know if this is telling me it's a propreitary MDF, or just a really old version, any ideas would be much appreciated! I really just need to know the replication schedules, and look at the data related to a couple extensions..Thank you!

tkizer
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Posted - 2010-06-21 : 12:41:56
The error means that the MDF is a version that is not supported by the version of Express that you are using. You'll need to get the right Express version. I don't know what 515 is, but it's likely it's a beta version.

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Kristen
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Posted - 2010-06-21 : 13:42:36
I agree - although it would be a bit naughty if a Beta version of SQL Server was shipped with the PBX? Plus I would expect it to have expired if the PBX lets SQL see a valid system date/time

Could it be the CE version of SQL perhaps? (if so MS should work on a more helpful error message!)
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castel23
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Posted - 2010-06-21 : 14:20:15
Is CE a stripped down or OEM version of SQLServ?
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castel23
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Posted - 2010-06-21 : 15:06:45
I don't know if this is relevant or not, but MSDE is actively starting up and running with boot..
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