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csaha
Yak Posting Veteran

52 Posts

Posted - 2012-01-11 : 16:36:30
I have databases running on sqlserver 2005. But I need to upgrade that to sqlserver 2008. Please advice if there is any step by step document that I need to follow to upgrade the databases to sqlserver 2008. Also I had one other question, is it easier to install sqlserver 2008 and migrate the databases

tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2012-01-11 : 16:39:08
We're in the year 2012 now. There are TONS of articles regarding 2005 to 2008 upgrades as thousands have done it. Please google for some information.

I always do a side-by-side installation. I install 2008 either on another server or on the same server and then use backup/restore to migrate. I never use the upgrade wizard.

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Kristen
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22859 Posts

Posted - 2012-01-11 : 18:33:28
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