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Compatibility of SQL Server 2005 and 2000 coexisting

By Michelle Gutzait
07.02.2007
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So, you've decided to upgrade your databases from SQL Server 2000 to SQL 2005. A lot has been said as to why upgrade: gaining scalability, reliability, up to 30% performance improvements and much more.

You have your desktop or your testing environment with an already installed instance of SQL Server 2000 and you want to try the in-place upgrade or maybe you just want to install a new instance of SQL Server 2005. This

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article highlights issues that may arise when installing the new instance and also analyzes options for interaction between the two versions, such as: linked servers, multi-server administration and log shipping.

Part 1: Installing SQL Server 2005 on a SQL 2000 machine

Part 2: SQL Server 2000 and 2005: Six compatibility concerns

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