how to use sql server 2005 and 2008 in the same OS

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hanhanwu
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Posted - 2013-02-18 : 22:45:35

Hello

I always use sql server 2008, and now my new projects need 2005. I searched solution to create scripts on 2008 and use it on 2005, however their mdf file on their 2005 cannnot be attached to my 2008. So, I tried to install 2005 at the same time.
I have also tried to give the instance of 2005 a name instead of using default instance, still cannot find that instance. Can I use 2008 management studio to open 2005 instance?
or do you know how to attach 2005 mdf file on my 2008? Why I cannot even attach that file?

bandi
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2242 Posts

Posted - 2013-02-18 : 23:29:15

>>however their mdf file on their 2005 cannnot be attached to my 2008.
which error you got while attaching 2005 .mdf file to 2008?
Check this link for troubleshoot
http://learningsqlserver.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/how-can-i-open-mdf-and-ldf-files-in-sql-server-attach-tutorial-troublshooting/

If you have only .MDF file without .ldf file, then see below link
http://sqlandme.com/2011/04/29/attach-a-single-mdf-file-database/

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visakh16
Very Important crosS Applying yaK Herder

52326 Posts

Posted - 2013-02-19 : 00:15:25

both are possible

you can use 2008 management studio to open 2005 instance and also attach 2005 mdf file on 2008 instance

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