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catparks
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18 Posts

Posted - 2002-01-22 : 12:29:09
I have an SQL 2000 server that was installed dictionary order, case sensitive. I need to change it to dictionary order, case insensitive. Is there anyway to change this option without reinstalling SQL Server?

KnooKie
Aged Yak Warrior

623 Posts

Posted - 2002-01-22 : 12:49:46
Unfortunately i think a re-install is your best option here.

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nr
SQLTeam MVY

12543 Posts

Posted - 2002-01-22 : 12:50:51
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/howtosql/ht_install_8w8p.asp

You need to rebuild master if you want to change the server collation settings.
You can set different settings for each database and column but will probably be heading for trouble if you tryt that.

I would reinstall sql server to be safe as it will probably be as quick.

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chadmat
The Chadinator

1974 Posts

Posted - 2002-01-22 : 13:38:48
I would rebuild master, it is quicker.

Make sure to DTS or BCP any user databases you want to keep to a text file and import it after you rebuildm.

Also, if you are on SQL 2000, you will have to copy the source files from the CD, and change the file attributes to not be read-only, or else RebuildM will fail.

HTH
-Chad

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