22-25 April 2026
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SQLBits 2009

Upgrading To SQL Server 2005 & 2008: Notes & Best Practices

SQL Server upgrade is no easy job, as DBA must go through upgrade methodology with options and considerations. Take help of freely available Upgrade tools from Microsoft and plan your database upgrade with a coverage of Pre-upgrade tasks, during upgrade and Post upgrade tasks.

In this session we will cover SQL Server Upgrade options, methodology, tools and planning, technical and non-technical considerations along with common issues, myths and mistakes.

Also coverage towards the exhaustive list of all upgrade issues with an end-to-end coverage or in-depth drilldown of all SQL Server 2005 & 2008 features.

A pre-requisite from the attendee is operational familiarity with SQL Server 2000/2005 along with basic knowledge of SQL Server 2008.