I would advise testing with both an int PK and a change of the nchar(6) to char(6). Run Profiler during the tests so you can see what it's doing....

Thanks for checking that out, William. I appreciate the confirmation.

So, pretty much any reversion from 2k5 to 2000 has to have the following traits:

1) No use of 2k5 objects...

Remember that any datatype starting with the letter "n" is a Unicode-compatible datatype and requires extra overhead for processing. Because Unicode characters have so much more space in them...

And remember, you don't have to install Reporting Services for SQL Server to function.

SSRS is a separate install that you are required to choose (or not) during the...

First response: HA!!!!

Second response: Oh no! AD jokes on a SQL forum. Run away! Run away!

@=)

Anything that doesn't kill you is something else you can add to your resume. @=)

Good luck with your move.

No, I haven't. I've never needed to revert. But even though that wizard is out there, I'm sure it can't revert everything.

There are a lot of...

Yeah, unfortunately you can't move a 2005 database to 2000 without a lot of work. Even then, something will probably fail.

Kimberly Tripp (works for MS) actually said this about...

But in your previous post, you said you're writing "TO" SQL Server 2000. And that is what seems to be the problem to me. Check your destination source...

MP,

You should be aware of everything.

Are your Servers names actually changing? What about share folder names? Instance names? DNS names / pointers? Permissions?

If you're going to...

The first 15-30 minutes of my day are checking the jobs, making sure all of them ran correctly. This determines how the rest of my day goes.

If jobs failed...

You really should look at Books Online, topics: Fixed Database Roles and Fixed Server Roles. This will give you a listing of all available permissions that are already set...

I don't know. I think the best way to secure the Server against everyone is to unplug the darn thing and lock it in a closet.

Of course...

I'm a little confused. Why are you upgrading DTS to SSIS if you're still using SQL Server 2000 and not upgrading your database to 2005? If you're not...

I disagree. Certification helped me get my current job.

Of course, my college degree had nothing to do with computers. Neither did my paid work experience, so...