Is it possible to attach a database....

  • I was wondering if anyone tried it.  I have a database on SQL 2005, but have a need to move it to 2000.  The compatibility level is 80.  Can I simply detach it and attach it to 2000 version?  What would you suggest?  I know I cannot restore a backup because 2000 won't take it.

    Thanks.

  • Nope. Even with the compatibility level is 80, it won't work. You'd have to script out the structure of the database (reviewing the script for syntactical differences between 2000 and 2005) and use Integration Services to move the data.

    The copy database function won't do it either (hello, MS, that would be a nice addition - just back to SQL 2000 please).

  • You can submit feedback directly to the SQL Server team @: https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/Feedback

    Cheers,

    Dan

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