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Moving an SQL 2000 32-bit DB to a SQL 2012 64-bit environment

I am rebuilding my clients small business computer environment.

I have an existing Windows Small Business Server 2000 running SQL 32-bit (included in the bundle of SBS).

I hired a software developer (in the past) to create a data base for my client to utilize as their main business application. It has been working fine for years. I no longer have contact with this software developer.

I am now faced with the job of moving this 32-bit SQL database to my new Windows Server 2012 64-bit environment - running the new 2012 SQL standard.

Is this possible? Can I do this?
Are there any potentials issues I should be made aware of?

Thank you for any suggestions

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David Johnson, CD

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GeeMoon

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I do not plan to change any aspect of the original DB.

I haven't installed the new SQL 2012 on the Windows 2012 server. I plan on following all the defaults during the install. I am certainly not in a position to start messing with collation.

So, I should be OK going from this old 32-bit world to the new 64-bit environment? It doesn't have to be rewritten?

When you say 'proper roles' you mean w/in the Win Server 2012 - like DNS, File/Print Sharing, AD, etc. Correct?

David Johnson, CD

no it doesn't have to be rewritten. Proper Roles.. are you using sql authentication or windows authentication? either way you need to give those users logon permissions and also the appropriate sql permission.

GeeMoon

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I am already happy to hear that I can transfer the old DB over. Thank you

I believe that it is currently set up for windows authentication.

I took a look in 'SQL Server Enterprise manager' under Security - Logins. It appears there is only an 'Admin' and 'SA' account. I think the previous consultant set everything to go through the SA account.

By the way, there are only 5 users tapping into this DB.

I imagine, after establishing the AD windows log ins, I need to go into the 'Enterprise manger' to further setup SQL permission for each user, correct?

Again, just happy to know I don't have to reinvent the wheel here!!!

Thanks for your valuable advice

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GeeMoon

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Thank you for your help!!!