[dba-SQLServer] sql2005 express to standard

Another thought this timtrack software has the deal been done etc, if not
is there a similar product that could be brought in that would run on SQL
Express versions, what does this timtrack software do ?, could something
similar be written in-house or out-sourced to provide a cheaper option in
the long run ?

Paul


On 18 March 2014 15:03, J- P <jnatola at hotmail.com> wrote:

> 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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