Upgrade SQL Cluster 2008 to R2

Question

Hi,

Has anyone had any experience or recommend upgrading SQL 2008 to R2 just going to do it next few weeks i'm going to upgrade it and get the cluster back online.

Cheers

Answer 1

Please check-out below threads

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlsetupandupgrade/thread/21f132ed-19ba-44fc-b496-5ac307544603

http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/sqlsetupandupgrade/thread/4190a801-9ea4-4fad-802c-834883c61d09

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Answer 2

Hi you can view this video..

Hope it will help you..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m-VEVOKrMo

this is document with step by step procedure..

http://www.sqlcoffee.com/SQLServer2008_0013.htm

if you want to practice sql server with out installation in your system, you can practice on virtual labs providing by Microsoft..

for this click on www.technet.microsoft.com

go to learn--> virtual labs..

you can learn more sql versions through virtual labs..

Vote me if my post helpful to you....

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Answer 3

Check this thread before upgrading:

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10things/10-tips-for-upgrading-to-sql-server-2008-r2/2376

You also may want to refer to SQL Server Upgrade Guide.

Answer 4

Sorry i should of said we are on SQL Server Standard 2008 at present