how do i upgrade my sql server 2008 r2 x86 to sql server 2008 r2 x64 ?

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how do i upgrade my sql server 2008 r2 x86 to sql server 2008 r2 x64 ?

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KcV

Posted Monday, October 15, 2012 5:39 AM

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Hi,

i have just install a sql server 2008 R2 standard in my server having Win server 2008 R2 x64 OS.
But i want my x64 standard edition. i don't know how to do it ?

pls guide me.

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GilaMonster

Posted Monday, October 15, 2012 6:36 AM

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Uninstall the 32-bit version. Install the 64-bit version. Take backups of the system databases and detach all user databases before then after you've installed the 64-bit restore the system DBs and attach the user DBs.

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