Once i have the databases copied to a location on SQL server, how do i go about attaching them properly in 2000? Also, in sharepoint central admin, how do i go about pointing to the new database's?
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Browse All TopicsCurrently I have Sharepoint 3.0 Services running the default setup locations for the content databases. I believe these are running the built-in WMSDE SQL engine and storing the data on the boot drive. I would like to be able to copy these databases to one of our separate SQL 2000 servers. I'm new at migrating SQL databases and configuring them, so any step-by-step guides on how to get these transfered and pointed in the right direction would be great.
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by: jimpenPosted on 2007-08-22 at 11:18:57ID: 19748462
I hate to just post links; but I have to give M$ credit, they did a pretty good job of addressing the issues in the articles below.
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om/kb/3145 46
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How to move SQL Server databases to a new location by using Detach and Attach functions in SQL Server
http://support.microsoft.c
How to move databases between computers that are running SQL Server
http://support.microsoft.c
How to transfer logins and passwords between instances of SQL Server
http://support.microsoft.c
If you need more help just post back here.