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Copper Contributor

Dec 13, 2023

Moving a SQL Server 2017 database to SQL Server 2022

Hello, I've been tasked with moving some SQL Server 2017 databases to a new SQL 2022 server as we are retiring our old one. I believe it's pretty straightforward but want to ask just in case. ...

olafhelper

Bronze Contributor

Dec 18, 2023

gnussbaum wrote:
Am I missing anything?

gnussbaum , several.

For example creating the logins, may existing jobs for backups, maintenance, etc.

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gnussbaum
Copper Contributor
Jan 08, 2024
olafhelper Thank you for this and thank you to everyone else too!