Restore 2014 to 2008

  • If I have a SQL Server 2014 database is there any way I can back it up and restore the backup to 2008? Does setting compatibility mode to 2008 allow this? I think I know the answer, but I want to verify.

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  • NO. compatibility level controls the features not database internals.

    Alex S
  • Yeah, that's what I thought. I figured I should ask to be absolutely sure.

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    When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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    It’s unpleasantly like being drunk.
    What’s so unpleasant about being drunk?
    You ask a glass of water. -- Douglas Adams

  • No. You can't.

    There is only way You migrate data

    On top of that even if You create schema DB on 2008.

    You need to make sure when create schema for DB from SQL 2012

    You need to consider about Column store index, Non column store index ,Memory optimize Table etc

  • Not using traditional backup and restore methodology but it could work with BCP.

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