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sapator
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
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 Posted - 2012-05-17 : 00:04:46
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| Hi.I have seen a lot of articles but i ask here the best solution.So i have 2 sql server on one pc that are:Sql server 2008 x86, sql server 2012 x86.On another pc i have sql server 2008 r2 x64.Now i have all the data on the pc with sql server 2008 r2 and i want to move it on sql server 2008.When i do a backup the 2008 server says that the database cannot be copied because it came from a newer version.What i was thinking is copy the database on the 2012 server and pass it to the simple 2008 server on the same pc.On that i need some advise or links.Thanks. |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
52326 Posts |
Posted - 2012-05-17 : 00:20:23
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| why cant you use export import wizard to to do the data transfer between two servers? Another way is to set up linked server connection between them and then do data transfer using sql queries------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SQL Server MVPhttp://visakhm.blogspot.com/ |
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jeffw8713
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2012-05-17 : 14:14:26
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| You won't be able to go from 2012 back to 2008 either. Your choices are:o Restore from the 2008 R2 instance to the 2012 instanceo Upgrade the 2008 instance to 2008 R2 and restoreo Export all data, generate scripts from 2008 R2 instance, apply scripts to 2008 instance and import dataJeff |
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prett
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2012-05-18 : 04:23:16
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| Agree with visakh- you can use import export data in sql server for moving data.Note: Remember Import/Export only works if the servers are part of the same network or are linked. Check this link for more details: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms140052.aspx |
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sapator
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
462 Posts |
Posted - 2012-05-19 : 21:37:19
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| The servers are not part of the same network else i would have used that.The server with 2008 r2 is the only dedicated server, the other 2 sql servers are part of a windows7 simple pc.Also i have the standard sql 2008 (on the w7 pc and no more licenses) not the express so i can't upgrade to 2008 R2.Unless if i am missing something and it's free.Ok let's say i export all data.On what format?I currently use access and then i import the file on the older server.It works but i'm afraid about the Greek language localization since Access is the worst db ever created by human kind.Thanks. |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
52326 Posts |
Posted - 2012-05-20 : 00:03:15
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Originally posted by sapator
The servers are not part of the same network else i would have used that.The server with 2008 r2 is the only dedicated server, the other 2 sql servers are part of a windows7 simple pc.Also i have the standard sql 2008 (on the w7 pc and no more licenses) not the express so i can't upgrade to 2008 R2.Unless if i am missing something and it's free.Ok let's say i export all data.On what format?I currently use access and then i import the file on the older server.It works but i'm afraid about the Greek language localization since Access is the worst db ever created by human kind.Thanks.
if they're in different n/w then you should take a backup and then physically copy file to other server and restore from it------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SQL Server MVPhttp://visakhm.blogspot.com/ |
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sapator
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
462 Posts |
Posted - 2012-05-20 : 01:14:39
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| But i can't it says the version is newer since one server is 2008 r2 and the other simple 2008.Can i put the new backup on sql 2012 and then do an export data from 2012 to the simple sql 2008?They are on the same machine as i said and the data is currently on the server with 2008 r2.So Winserver:SQl 2008 r2 - windows7 pc: Sql Developer 2008 - Sql 2012. |
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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder
52326 Posts |
Posted - 2012-05-20 : 10:58:12
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Originally posted by sapator
But i can't it says the version is newer since one server is 2008 r2 and the other simple 2008.Can i put the new backup on sql 2012 and then do an export data from 2012 to the simple sql 2008?They are on the same machine as i said and the data is currently on the server with 2008 r2.So Winserver:SQl 2008 r2 - windows7 pc: Sql Developer 2008 - Sql 2012.
yep. you can do that. you can use export import wizard for that.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SQL Server MVPhttp://visakhm.blogspot.com/ |
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jeffw8713
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2012-05-20 : 11:55:43
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Originally posted by sapator
The servers are not part of the same network else i would have used that.The server with 2008 r2 is the only dedicated server, the other 2 sql servers are part of a windows7 simple pc.Also i have the standard sql 2008 (on the w7 pc and no more licenses) not the express so i can't upgrade to 2008 R2.Unless if i am missing something and it's free.Ok let's say i export all data.On what format?I currently use access and then i import the file on the older server.It works but i'm afraid about the Greek language localization since Access is the worst db ever created by human kind.Thanks.
I am guessing that the Windows 7 PC is a development system and not a production system. If so, you can purchase the Developer Edition for about $50 and use that on the PC.If the system is a production system and you need to be able to copy the database for the system to work - then you need to purchase a license for that system.Why do you need to downgrade to the 2008 version? You already have to 2012 version on the PC and could upgrade to that version instead of going through the hassle of trying to export/import the data.I am not clear on what issue you are trying to resolve here. |
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sapator
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
462 Posts |
Posted - 2012-05-20 : 20:17:39
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| I don't trust a new Microsoft product at least until service pack 1.Never had never will.Also if i upgrade the database to 2012 then the main server that has 2008 r2 will say that the database is newer whenever i try to implement a change to it.Also about the 50$ , well yes Greek crisis and stuff.The license is from my company and they won't agree to a development machine upgrade.Maybe will agree to a total 2012 upgrade but that is not fine at all with me at this point of 2012 development.I already posted about the full text language problems.I think i'll try what i suggested before and visakh hinted that it could work.I'll post if i get to any problems.Thanks. |
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peterdixon410
Starting Member
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Posted - 2014-08-29 : 07:54:12
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