[dba-SQLServer] sql2005 express to standard

My only hesitation about purchasing 2005 std is the fact that its approaching MS EOL

> Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 08:10:14 +0000
> From: paul.hartland at googlemail.com
> To: dba-sqlserver at databaseadvisors.com
> Subject: Re: [dba-SQLServer] sql2005 express to standard
> 
> I have always been the if not broke don't fix it guy (with a few
> exceptions), if 2005 works for you why change it, also if you remove the
> management studio before upgrading (not re-installing) to SQL Server 2005
> standard, it "should" go without a hitch, without the need to
> backup/restore or detach/attach the databases and the server instance
> should remain the same.
> 
> Paul
> 
> 
> On 17 March 2014 20:29, J- P <jnatola at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Hi all,
> >
> > we have an sql express database that has been running  for many many many
> > years, we are getting a new timtrack software that they recommend to run on
> > sql standard, a few vendors still have sql 2005std on hand for a really
> > good price (we need the cpu license) , so the question i have is two-fold;
> >
> > a) is the best way to upgrade the current db to standard via back up
> > /restore?
> >
> > b) is it foolish to purchase sql 2005 given that we are in 2014?
> >
> > Any thoughts/feedback. opinions would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > TIA
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