Side by Side Upgrade to SQL Server 2022

As a SQL Server DBA, the migration of SQL Server from an existing version to the latest version is a usual activity. In today’s cloud-oriented world, many organizations still prefer an on-prem environment; my organization is one of them. There are multiple reasons to keep your data on-prem, like having more privacy and control of the environment. Currently, our major project is to migrate our existing Microsoft SQL Server 2019 to SQL Server 2022. Recently, we completed the POC. Today, let’s discuss the steps of the SQL Server 2022 installation and migration of our databases.

The End of SQL Server 2019

Steve has a few thoughts after the end of mainstream support for SQL Server 2019.

Adding Features During a SQL Server 2022 Upgrade

The SQL Server 2022 32 Bit Upgrade

Upgrading Old Instance to SQL Server 2022

An Upgrade Slog

Steve knows that upgrading SQL Server versions can be a pain, but it's important.

The Dangers of Not Upgrading

Steve thinks that waiting too long to upgrade can be problematic.

Why Don't You Upgrade in Place?

Is there a reason to upgrade your SQL Server in place instead of building a new instance? Andy Warren has a few thoughts today on why this might be the right choice.

Restore and Upgrade With NoRecovery

Restore With Standby; A Review and A Lesson Learned

A lesson learned when trying to restore backups with standby. You can't upgrade versions.