Un-Installing SQL Server 2005 32 bit and Installing SQL Server 2008 64 bit - Common GroundUpgrades Only
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Upgrading a SQL 2005 32 bit to SQL 2008 64 bit is not supported. The following procedure details how to migrate from SQL 2005 to SQL 2008.
- Take a backup of all ICM databases (SideA/sideb, AW, HDS, baA) using CGUpgradeBackup.exe.
- Go to command prompt and execute the below command :
- CGUpgradeBackup -backup -sh <your backup folder name>
- Un-install 32 bit SQL Server 2005 completely from the system.
- Install SQL Server 2008 64 bit followed by Service Pack 1.Refer to How to install SQL Server 2008 64 bit for installation steps .
- Open SQL Server 2008 Management studio, select No for Import customized user setting from SQL 2005 and SQL 2005 management studio registered servers dialog.
- (These dialog windows appear for the first time when SQL Server 2008 Management Studio is opened.)
- Restore the SQL db of all the db's (SideA/sideb, Aw, HDS, baA) into SQL Server 2008 Management Studio by using CGUpgradeBackup.exe.
- Go to command prompt and execute the below command :
- CGUpgradeBackup -restore -sh <your backup folder name>