How to install backup of sql database on another SQLServer version

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Hello! I have taken a backup of sql database(.bak) of 2005 and now I want to use that database on another PC with SQL Server 2008. How can I do this.

Thanks in advance!

Posted 27-Apr-11 5:38am

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Updated 27-Apr-11 5:45am

Manfred Rudolf Bihy

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Manfred Rudolf Bihy 27-Apr-11 11:46am

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Cyrus Neah · Answer 1 · 2011-04-27T08:21:00

Right click on the database ==> tasks ==>restore database => from device

pick the backup file by clicking on the button on the right,

fill the "to database" field to be the name of the database

Click OK

After restore is complete. Right click on the database ==> properties ==> compatibility level

set it to 2005 if needed.

Corporal Agarn · Answer 2 · 2011-04-27T08:21:00

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Just copy the .bak file to the new server and restore the backup. There are several ways to do this so read the BOL Restore (Transact-SQL)[^] for a start

Posted 27-Apr-11 8:21am

Corporal Agarn