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

  • October 15, 2012 at 5:39 am

    #283264

    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.

  • October 15, 2012 at 6:36 am

    #1549096

    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.

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
    SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability

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