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elwoos
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2052 Posts

Posted - 2004-02-16 : 05:22:26
I have a database on SQL server 7 desktop edition. I want to transfer it wholly to a SQL server 2000 box. I thought I would be able to detach it and attach it to the 2k server however the option is greyed out on the desktop edition, is this a feature of sql server 2000 only. Do I have to DTS the database over or is there a quicker way?

My second question is can I simply upgrade the desktop edition to the SQL server 2k Personal edition and will this allow me to then attach and detach

thanks

steve

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nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2004-02-16 : 06:20:38
You can back up the database then restore it - it's much safer than a detach/attach

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DTS can be used in a similar way.
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elwoos
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2052 Posts

Posted - 2004-02-16 : 09:33:21
Thanks I'll try that

steve

Steve no function beer well without
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