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Can we restore the SQL 2005 backup on SQL 2000 server?

  • September 22, 2008 at 7:46 am

    #198365

    Is it possible to restore the sql server 2005 backup to sql 2000?

  • September 22, 2008 at 8:09 am

    #874999

    No.

    Databases cannot be downgraded in version (2008 to 2005, 2005 to 2000)

    To get a SQL 2005 DB to SQL 2000 you'll have to script out the schema, bcp out the data and recreate the DB in SQL 2000.

    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

    We walk in the dark places no others will enter
    We stand on the bridge and no one may pass

  • September 22, 2008 at 8:11 am

    #875001

    Thanks Gail

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