Migrations between Lower versions to 2012(110) Need Info..

  • IS it possible to move 2000,2005 database straightly to 2012, because i have planned to migrate from 2000 and some 2005 databases to 2012...

    If we can what are the steps would be precautions,

    Please share with your valuable comments on here.....

  • Hi

    Yes you can directly migrate SQL 2000 and 2005 databases without any hassles, you need to change the compaitbily level once you restore.

    It is almost similar to migrating to 2008, However run the Upgrade advisor to see if you get any compability issues.

    Please let us know if you are upgrading the SQL boxes to 2012 along with the Databases or Moving the databases to a SQL Server where you have 2012 already installed.

    Regards

    Srikanth Reddy

  • What will happen, if 2000 sp's query's likes *= or =* ,

  • am not sure you can upgrade sql 2000 directly to sql 2012. it has no compatibility level 80. but i believe you can upgrade your 2005 database though.

    Cheers! 🙂
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  • Old style joins will not function in 2012 as already said there is no level 80 any more in 2012.

    To upgrade 2000 to 2012, first upgrade to 2005, sort out your joins, then upgrade to 2012.

  • Prior to upgrading any of these databases, run the free tool from Microsoft, the SQL Server 2012 Upgrade Advisor. It will validate if you have any T-SQL coding issues or structural problems that could present issues during the upgrade. Address these, then upgrade.

    And yes, just to reinforce, you cannot go from 2000 to 2012. You must go through either 2005, 2008, or 2008R2 first.

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  • Thanks for all valuable feedback... I think first 2000 to 2005 and clearing all the issues then will move to 2012,? but it will take lot of time for single customer..also

  • Saravanan_tvr (6/25/2012)


    Thanks for all valuable feedback... I think first 2000 to 2005 and clearing all the issues then will move to 2012,? but it will take lot of time for single customer..also

    Make sure you run the upgrade advisor for 2005 too. You could face issues getting there from 2000.

    "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood"
    - Theodore Roosevelt

    Author of:
    SQL Server Execution Plans
    SQL Server Query Performance Tuning

  • Yes I can..thanks

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