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Both responses were helpful in figuring out what I should do. <br />
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The final answer was to install SQL Server 2008 R2 and restore the backup, then use the export wizard to export the entire database to the SQL Server 2008 database. &nbsp;<br />
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Worked like a charm.
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Both responses were helpful in figuring out what I should do.

The final answer was to install SQL Server 2008 R2 and restore the backup, then use the export wizard to export the entire database to the SQL Server 2008 database.  

Worked like a charm.

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I have a SQL Server 2008 Express server installed for a development database. &nbsp;<br />
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I am testing a web project for a client and his database is SQL Server 2008 R2 and I want to import his database into my test server for testing until we go live. <br />
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Is this possible? &nbsp;Or will I have to upgrade to 2008 R2 . . .and if so how difficult would this be? &nbsp;I'm a programmer and know my way around the SQL server management studio (enough to be dangerous anyway). &nbsp;But I didn't install the software to begin with and don't know much about the installation or upgrade process.<br />
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Thanks for any input!<br />
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Lynn
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I have a SQL Server 2008 Express server installed for a development database.  

I am testing a web project for a client and his database is SQL Server 2008 R2 and I want to import his database into my test server for testing until we go live. 

Is this possible?  Or will I have to upgrade to 2008 R2 . . .and if so how difficult would this be?  I'm a programmer and know my way around the SQL server management studio (enough to be dangerous anyway).  But I didn't install the software to begin with and don't know much about the installation or upgrade process.

Thanks for any input!

Lynn

Can I restore/convert a SQL Server 2008 R2 backup to be able to use in SQL Server 2008?

Microsoft SQL Server is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.SQL Server is available in multiple versions, typically identified by release year, and versions are subdivided into editions to distinguish between product functionality. Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning.

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 is a suite of relational database management system (RDBMS) products providing multi-user database access functionality.Component services include integration (SSIS), reporting (SSRS), analysis (SSAS), data quality, master data, T-SQL and performance tuning. Major improvements include the  Always On technologies and support for unstructured data types.