Date data type - SQL Server 2008 verses 2012

Not that I know of.  Could you give us a hint as to what you mean?

I'm using a product called "SQL Compare" by RedGate.   When comparing two databases - one that's 2008 and and that's 2012 is running in 2008 emulation mode - the "SQL Compare" gives me a warning message that the Date datatype is not supported in the 2008 database.  makes no sense.

Which version of SQL Compare?  Have you checked their forums/support.  Failing that please post the exact error message here.  I can forward it on to the Red-Gate developers.

I have already contacted their support and emailed them the error message.

Excellent.Please post the version for SQL Compare you are using (For example I am using 10.2.0.1337).  Also, post the outcome from your support call so that we can all benefit from the knowledge.

Version:  10.2.0.777

And you are sure that if you do the following on both servers:
SELECT compatibility_level
FROM sys.databases d
WHERE name = 'YourDatabase'

The result is at least 100?

The one 2012 DB has a level of 100, and the 2008 has a level of 80.  Is this an issue?

acperkins:

Your assessment is correct.   Thanks for the help!