Uninstall SQL Server Express 2008 R2 Advanced, Install SQL Server 2008 Developer

  • Hi all,

    Looks like I need to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 Developer from SQL Server Express 2008 R2 Advanced

    Do I need to uninstall? (I'm assuming yes)

    Are there any any pitfalls to consider?

    Thanks

    w

    Other installed software:

    Windows 7 Pro

    Visual Studio Pro 2008 |VSTO

    Office Pro 2010

    Data Mining Add-In For Office

    PowerPivot

  • I would uninstall just to make sure 😉

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  • You don't need to uninstall, no (I never do). SQL Express is usually installed as a named instance, so you would have the choice of installing Developer Edition as the default instance or another named instance.

    It's up to you, but I have a machine with Developer 2005, Developer 2008R2 and Express 2008 running fine. I don't necessarily have them all running at the same time, but they remain installed.

    Duncan

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