Compatibility level is blank

  • I just upgraded a sql 2005 sp3 cu7 server to sql 2008. Weird thing is that when i went to convert the databases from 90 to 100 i did not see 100 in the drop down box.

    I figured i would run sp_dbcmptlevel <dbname>, 100; and see what error i got and troubleshoot that.

    the statement succseeded. so i went back in to check the database properties and it is blank. it lists 90, 80, and 70 in the drop down box, but I do not see 100 listed.

    ...any help would be greatly appriceated

  • Are you connecting to the right SQL 2008 Server ?

    Check and double check that.

    I don't think a database in SQL Server 2008 shows the compatibility as 70.


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  • Yep, I look a the server and I see that it is build 10.0.2531, and if i run sp_dbcmptlevel <dbname> I get as a return.

    "The current compatibility level is 100."

    however in the drop down list, I do not see it.

    I'm not sure if this is such a big deal that I would rebuild the server over it. but i'm uncertian as to why the drop down list is missing 100.

  • Probably your DB is set in compatibility level 10. I just got one stupid question... What version of the SSMS are you using? Is it still SSMS 2005 version or 2008 version?

    -Roy

  • SSMS 2008, I believe you should get an error if you use SSMS 2005 trying to connect to a SQL 2008.

    😀 no worries it always helps to check the basics.

    I think it has something to do with the build.

    I just connected to another SQL 2008 SP1 server and right clicked on one of it's databases I know to be in 100 mode, and it returns blank as well.

    I'm trying to log in from another sever and getting a firewall error, once i open the ports i'll see if i can see the compatibility level from another server.

  • "Slap myself in on my forehead" Forgot that you cannot connect from SSMS 2005 to SQL 2008 DB

    -Roy

  • Well I wish I had a more defined answer, but after the reboot for the ports it is now listed. I can see 100 compatibility level........

    Ty for all the responses!

    🙂

  • Roy Ernest (1/29/2010)


    "Slap myself in on my forehead" Forgot that you cannot connect from SSMS 2005 to SQL 2008 DB

    Well Roy - you might want to slap yourself a bit harder. Yes, in fact - you can connect to a SQL Server 2008 system using SSMS 2005. And (I just tested this), when you do so and check the database properties - the compatibility version for 2008 does not show up in the drop-down.

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  • Roy Ernest (1/29/2010)


    "Slap myself in on my forehead" Forgot that you cannot connect from SSMS 2005 to SQL 2008 DB

    It happens Roy, sometimes we forget pretty trivial things....


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    Roy Ernest (1/29/2010)


    "Slap myself in on my forehead" Forgot that you cannot connect from SSMS 2005 to SQL 2008 DB

    Well Roy - you might want to slap yourself a bit harder. Yes, in fact - you can connect to a SQL Server 2008 system using SSMS 2005. And (I just tested this), when you do so and check the database properties - the compatibility version for 2008 does not show up in the drop-down.

    I just asked my friend to slap me... 😀

    -Roy

  • If I remember rightly, to connect to SQL 2008 using MMS 2005 you need the client tools patched up to SP3, doesn't answer the original question, but my two cents.

    andrew

  • Andrew, I tried it after looking at your post, it works so you are right, my 2005 SSMS is up to the latest patch..


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