Migrating 2008 (w/Filestream data) to 2017

  • I am migrating databases from SQL Server 2008 to 2017. I have used backup and restore for some of them with success. I have a couple that contain Filestream data.

    I am having trouble with these. When I attempt the restore on 2017 I get a 'FILESTEAM is disabled' message.

    When I create the database first with Filestream implemented and try to restore I get a message that backup being used does not match the database.

    I have also tried 'Restore Files and Filegroups' with similar problems.

  • i think the issue is that on your new SQL2017 server, you must enable Filestream at the server level in SQL Configuration manager first.

    then filestream would be supported. also, i think the fileshare has to be the same name? i am not sure if you can remap it int eh restor eoptions the same way you can for mdf/ldf.

     

    Lowell


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  • My SQL Server Configuration Manager Filestream Properties are all enabled as per your example above and as far as I know I'm using the same names for the fileshare and every other reference. It is being stored on a different drive (E instead of F). Is there any other way I can get this database transferred to the new version?

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