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simondeutsch
Aged Yak Warrior
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 Posted - 2010-12-06 : 15:59:59
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| Upgrading from SQL Server 7 to SQL Server 2008 requires an interim upgrade to SQL 2000 or SQL 2005. My client's old server is running SQL 7 and their new box has SQL 2008. How can I do this upgrade without having to buy either SQL 2000 or 2005?The database is at least 9 gb, and therefore cannot be attached to MSDE 2000 or SQL 2005 Express. |
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robvolk
Most Valuable Yak
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Posted - 2010-12-06 : 16:04:57
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| You can use the Developer Edition for 2000 or 2005, they're only $49 I think. A trial version might work too. If you have an MSDN license you can download 2005 for this purpose. |
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GilaMonster
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2010-12-07 : 01:13:56
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| You can use the evaluation edition of SQL 2005. You're not going to need it for the 180 days.--Gail ShawSQL Server MVP |
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Kristen
Test
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Posted - 2010-12-07 : 03:48:01
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| In case helpful:http://www.sqlteam.com/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=138230 |
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Upgrading from SQL 7 to 2008