Sunday, February 26, 2012

Error 3205 Restore SQLServer 2005 Express to MSDE

I am trying to restore a database backed up using SQL Server 2005 Express Edition to a server using MSDE. I get an error 3205 "Too many backup devices specified...64 max..."

I'm only specifying one file for the restore.

Ideas?

Once a database has been attached to a 2005 version it can not be restored to a 2000 version.

MSDE is 2000 and Express is 2005.

WesleyB

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Color me sad...

I control my server completely. If I install 2005 (either express or full version) on my server, will it migrate my existing msde database(s) automatically? Is there a way to do that? I have no problem upgrading as long as I can pull my existing db's up with me.

Can you help me?

Again, thanks for your answer. It's the only definitive answer I've received.

Jim

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More information about upgrading MSDE to SQL Server Express can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/sql/editions/express/upgrade.mspx.

Migrating your MSDE to the full version is also a viable option.

From 2000 to 2005 is not a problem only the other way around.

WesleyB

Visit my SQL Server weblog @. http://dis4ea.blogspot.com

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