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Hi EE,<br />
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We have several databases of various compatibility levels on SQL server 2008 we want to trial on SQL server 2017. <br />
Other than setting up a &nbsp;sandpit environment of SQL server 2008 and upgrading the databases to SQL server 2017 is anything we can to restore these individual databases to SQL server 2017. &nbsp;<br />
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Any suggestions are appreciated I am willing to look at tools as well. <br />
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Thank you
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Hi EE,

We have several databases of various compatibility levels on SQL server 2008 we want to trial on SQL server 2017. 
Other than setting up a  sandpit environment of SQL server 2008 and upgrading the databases to SQL server 2017 is anything we can to restore these individual databases to SQL server 2017.  

Any suggestions are appreciated I am willing to look at tools as well. 

Thank you

Restoring individual databases on SQL server 2008 to SQL Server 2017

Databases are organized collections of data, most commonly accessed through management systems including schemas, tables, queries and processes that allow users to enter and manipulate the information or utilize it in other fashions, such as with web applications or for reporting purposes.

Databases

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.