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sql777
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

314 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-17 : 09:28:10
Hi,

I have a server that has sql server 2000 standard edition, and I just got a new server but this time I'm going to use sql2005 Express (free version).

My databases are not 2gigs in size, so I should be fine.

What is the best method for me to convert the databases? Is it to just detach the database and re-attach in sql2.5?

sql777
Constraint Violating Yak Guru

314 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-17 : 14:08:04
no tips?
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sodeep
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

7174 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-17 : 14:12:20
Use backup\Restore then.
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ratheeshknair
Posting Yak Master

129 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-18 : 05:21:04
Try Dettach and Attach.

RKNAIR
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ratheeshknair
Posting Yak Master

129 Posts

Posted - 2008-01-18 : 05:21:51
Also dont forget to change the compatability level to 90.

RKNAIR
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