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Can you restore a SQL database to SQL Express?

By Angel Hume

Can you restore a SQL database to SQL Express?

Yes, you can. A backup from any edition of SQL Server can be restored to any other edition.

Can we restore SQL Server 2000 backup to 2012?

No, you cannot migrate it directly from 2000 to 2012. What you can do is install a temporary instance of 2005 OR 2008 oR 2008R2, restore the 2000 database here. Once done you can now upgrade from installed instance by taking the backup of database from that instance and restoring onto sql server 2012.

Can I restore a SQL 2012 database to SQL 2008?

  1. Tasks -> Generate Scripts (in first wizard screen, click Next – may not show)
  2. Choose Script entire database and all database objects -> Next.
  3. Click [Advanced] button 3.1 Change [Types of data to script] from “Schema only” to “Schema and data” 3.2 Change [Script for Server Version] “2012” to “2008”

How do I move a SQL Server database to a higher version?

Login to Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Right click on the DB that you want the data moved to (Ex: adap_new). Select Tasks –> Import Data….2. MS SQL DB Migration using Import Data Method

  1. Server Name.
  2. Authentication (Used to login to SSMS).
  3. Database.
  4. Click Next.

How do you backup and restore SQL Express database?

Open SQL Server Management Studio Express. Expand Databases, then right-click the application database. Choose Tasks > Restore > Database.

How do I change the compatibility level in SQL Server?

It’s really simple to change the database compatibility level. In SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), right-click on the database name, select Properties, select the Options node, click on the drop-down next to Compatibility level and select the level that matches your SQL Server.

How do I manually backup a SQL Express database?

  1. Open SQL Server Management Studio Express and connect to the SQL server.
  2. Expand Databases.
  3. Right-click on the database you want to back up, then select Tasks > Back up.
  4. On the Back Up Database window, make sure the Database field contains the name of the database you want to back up.
  5. Select the Backup Type.