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Installation & Setup User Guide
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Appendix E: Transfer an SQL Server Desktop Engine
Database
You may wish to transfer an SQL Server Desktop Engine database for any
number of reasons, although the most common reason is to upgrade to a new
server machine. To transfer an SQL Server Desktop Engine database to a new
server, complete the following procedures in the order listed:
• Back Up the SQL Server Desktop Engine Database on page 229
• Insure Minimum Server Requirements are Met on page 229
• Install B.A.S.I.S. on the New Server on page 229
• Stop the MSSQLSERVER Service on page 229
• Copy Files from the Old Server to the New Server on page 230
• Restart the MSSQLSERVER Service on page 230
• Change the Database Owner on page 231
• Verify the Database Transfer was Successful on page 233
Back Up the SQL Server Desktop Engine Database
Make sure that you have an up-to-date database backup in a safe location. For
more information, refer to SQL Server Desktop Engine Database Backup
Procedures on page 192.
Insure Minimum Server Requirements are Met
Make sure that the new server meets the specifications that are listed in the
current BEST price book. Although the server MUST meet the minimum
specifications listed, your system will perform much better if the server also
meets the recommended specifications.
Install B.A.S.I.S. on the New Server
Install B.A.S.I.S. on the new server. Be sure to select the SQL Server Desktop
Engine option when you are prompted to select a database system. For more
information, refer to Chapter 3: Installing B.A.S.I.S. ET Third Edition on page
41.
Stop the MSSQLSERVER Service
Note: This procedure describes stopping the MSSQLSERVER service on a
Windows XP machine. This process can also be done on a Windows 2000
machine, but the menu options may differ slightly.