One of my hobbies is trying to break technology so that you don’t have to. I don’t consider myself a professional or hobbyist hacker, though if the shoe fits…
Last year when Windows Server 2019 was released I wanted to see which versions of SQL Server I could run on it, testing more the unwritten backward compatibility promise Microsoft has maintained over the last 45 years, rather than what the documentation says.
Speaking of documentation, Glenn Berry has a nifty compatibility matrix to show what versions of SQL Server are supported on each version of Windows Server. For official purposes, this is the list you should refer to:
| SQL Server Version | Windows Server 2012 | Windows Server 2016 | Windows Server 2019 |
| SQL Server 2019 | No | Yes | Yes |
| SQL Server 2017 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL Server 2016 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL Server 2014 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SQL Server 2012 | Yes | Yes | No |
| SQL Server 2008 R2 | Yes | No | No |
| SQL Server 2008 | Yes | No | No |
| SQL Server 2005 | No | No | No |
| SQL Server 2000 | No | No | No |
| SQL Server 7.0 | No | No | No |
| SQL Server 6.5 | No | No | No |
Supported versions of SQL Server and Windows Server, adapted from a matrix by Glenn Berry
But I know you’re not here for supported versions, because this post is about what Randolph managed to get running on Windows Server 2019, which as you know is a 64-bit operating system.
SQL Server 6.5 (32-bit)
Did it work? Yes.
Was it easy? No.
Comments: This was really tricky to get running, and it isn’t at all stable. Installation relied heavily on Windows compatibility mode, as well as renaming system files and the associated INI files that referred to those system files to avoid name collisions.
Summary: It works, but I don’t recommend it. The service is very fragile, and the process does not survive operating system restarts without some handholding. Obviously this is not for production use.
SQL Server 7.0 (32-bit)
Did it work? No.
Was it easy? No.
Comments: SQL Server 7.0 was Microsoft’s rewrite of the Sybase code base, where a significant number of changes were made to the SQL Server database engine. The installer is different to the 6.5 one (which reminded me of Windows 3.x days), and it just didn’t let me get far enough to manipulate the installer files appropriately.
Summary: It didn’t work. I gave up.
SQL Server 2000 (32-bit)
Did it work? Yes.
Was it easy? Relatively.
Comments: SQL Server 2000 needs to be installed using Windows compatibility mode (I used XP Service Pack 3). As I only tried installing the database engine and client tools, I did not bother with the things like replication and full text search.
Summary: It works. It survives an operating system restart. If you need to host a SQL Server 6.5 or 7.0 database, this is the way to do it, but I’d do it on Windows Server 2003 R2 instead. This is also not for production use.
SQL Server 2005 (64-bit)
Did it work? No.
Was it easy? Yes.
Comments: This one is sneaky because it lets you get very far in the process before failing. Provided you enable the .NET 3.5 feature in Windows Server, it gets all the way to the end before throwing an error about a corrupt registry key while trying to start the SQL Server service. I expect if I wanted desperately enough to get it to work, I could shim the registry key it’s failing on and get it working. Perhaps it just needs the sqlservr.exe to run in an earlier Windows compatibility level, but I didn’t try.
Summary: It didn’t work, but I didn’t bother digging too deep because databases in 2005 and higher compatibility level can be attached and restored on SQL Server 2016+, which makes it moot. Don’t use this for production.
SQL Server 2008 (64-bit)
Did it work? Yes.
Was it easy? Yes.
Comments: I only installed the database engine, and it worked fine. I was able to run SELECT @@VERSION; from sqlcmd and get a result. I could open SQL Server Configuration Manager, which meant I could control the service startup options, the network protocols, and trace flags.
Summary: It worked, but it is not officially supported by Microsoft. That said, SQL Server 2008 can host databases running in 80 and 90 compatibility level, so you can use SQL Server 2008 as an intermediary between SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2019. This is not supported for production.
SQL Server 2008 R2 (64-bit)
Did it work? Yes.
Was it easy? Yes.
Comments: This was exactly the same experience as SQL Server 2008.
Summary: If you don’t have the SQL Server 2008 installation media, but you have SQL Server 2008 R2, all the same things I wrote for SQL Server 2008 apply. Don’t do this for production.
SQL Server 2012 (64-bit)
Did it work? Yes.
Was it easy? Yes.
Comments: This was exactly the same experience as SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2.
Summary: Nothing much to report here. My rule of thumb is that if it is supported on Windows Server 2016, it will run on Windows Server 2019, but not as a production system.
SQL Server 2014 (64-bit) and higher
These are officially supported by Microsoft, so you should have smoother sailing.
Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
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Upgrades from earlier versions to SQL Server 2019 (15.x)
SQL Server 2019 (15.x) supports upgrade from the following versions of SQL Server:
- SQL Server 2012 (11.x) SP4 or later
- SQL Server 2014 (12.x) SP2 or later
- SQL Server 2016 (13.x) SP2 or later
- SQL Server 2017 (14.x)
Operating System support for SQL Server 2019
- Windows 10 TH1 1507 or greater.
- Windows Server 2016 or greater.
Upgrade the existing SQL 2014 instance to SQL 2019
In-Place Upgrade from SQL Server 2014 to SQL Server 2019
2. Select Upgrade from a previous version of SQL Server in the Installation tab.
3. Select the Enter the product key option and type the product key if the product key is not filled automatically.
4. At Select Instance, select the instance of the SQL server that you want to upgrade.
5. Select Features to be upgrade.
In the Ready to Upgrade screen, the list of upgrade and installation criteria will be displayed. Click Upgrade to start the upgrade and installation.
Once the installation has completed successfully, the installed components will be displayed with a green icon.
6. In SQL Server Installation Center, select Tools | Installed SQL Server features discovery report to verify it works.
PrintStore Pro предоставляет возможность использования SQL-сервера для централизованного хранения и управления базой данных. Поддерживается работа как с мощным коммерческим продуктом Microsoft SQL Server, так и с его экспресс-выпуском Microsoft SQL Server Express — многофункциональной и надежной системой управления данными, распространяемой совершенно бесплатно, но с некоторыми ограничениями по задействованным вычислительным мощностям компьютера. Данные ограничения не влияют на работу PrintStore.
Профессиональная редакция программы PrintStore Pro совместима со следующими версиями Microsoft SQL Server Express: 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019. Дополнительная информация о них представлена в следующей таблице.
Таблица сравнения и загрузки версий Microsoft SQL Server Express
| Версия | Описание1 | Поддерживаемые ОС | Скачать2 | Ограничения |
| 2008 R2 | Подробнее | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 |
Страница загрузки инсталлятора со встроенным SP2 Страница загрузки обновления до SP3 |
Размер БД3 — 10 Гб, Память4 — 1 Гб, Вычислительная мощность5 — 1 процессор |
| 2012 | Подробнее | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
Страница загрузки инсталлятора со встроенным SP4 | Размер БД3 — 10 Гб, Память4 — 1 Гб, Вычислительная мощность5 — меньшее из 1 процессора и 4 ядер |
| 2014 | Подробнее | Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Страница загрузки инсталлятора со встроенным SP3 | |
| 2016 | Подробнее | Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
Инсталлятор x64 Eng со встроенным SP2 (437 Mb) | Размер БД3 — 10 Гб, Память4 — 1,4 Гб, Вычислительная мощность5 — меньшее из 1 процессора и 4 ядер |
| 2017 | Подробнее | Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
Инсталлятор x64 Eng (275 Mb) | |
| 2019 | Подробнее | Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
Инсталлятор x64 Eng (249 Mb) |
Примечания:
1 — ссылки на страницы описаний выпусков SQL Server на официальном сайте Microsoft;
2 — ссылки на инсталляторы и страницы загрузок соответствующих версий SQL Server Express на официальном сайте Microsoft;
3 — максимальный размер используемой базы данных;
4 — максимальный объем памяти для буферного пула на экземпляр;
5 — максимальная вычислительная мощность, используемая одним экземпляром.
Рекомендуется загружать SQL Server совместно с утилитой SQL Server Management Studio — мощным инструментом для конфигурации, управления и администрирования всех компонентов MS SQL Server, включающим редактор скриптов и графическую программу для работы с объектами и настройками сервера. Данная утилита распространяется совершенно бесплатно.
Инсталляторы SQL Server Express версий 2008 R2, 2012, 2014 с инструментами Management Studio, как правило, имеют называние «Microsoft SQL Server Express with Tools», а имя загрузочного файла начинается с «SQLEXPRWT». В состав инсталляторов SQL Server Express 2016 и последующих версий утилита Management Studio не входит, но ее можно загрузить отдельно.
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How to Migrate SQL Server 2014 to 2019? An Introduction
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Tej Pratap Shukla
Published On
January 10th, 2023
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Nowadays we get a lot of queries where users try to migrate SQLServer 2014 to 2019 version with ease. However, they often fail as they lack crucial technical knowledge. In order to let users experience the best results, we’re going to provide users with the best & reliable solution. In addition, the reasons for migration as well as the challenges are also there in this blog.
Our primary objective is to solve user queries & help them upgrade from SQL Server 2014 to 2019. This is why we have to go through the step-by-step tutorial of the entire operation. Now, we can say that every method possesses several advantages & disadvantages that users should know. Here also, we’re going to mention the features of the modern method as well.
We understand what it is like to upgrade from an old SQL Server like 2014 to another latest server. We had experience & expertise of several years. Hence we’re going to provide users with the most ideal piece of advice. We’re sure that users can easily get the best results by reading the complete guide.
Also Read: Execute Migration with Damaged Database SQL Server without Hassles
There can be various reasons for a user to shift their SQL server from a lower version to a higher one. Evidently, these reasons can differ from user to user as every user is different & may possess different needs. However, there are some most common needs that users face due to which they like to shift their database.
There are two circumstances under which users perform this migration & these are stated below:
Upgradation
Sometimes users migrate from SQL Server 2014 to 2019 for the purpose of upgrading the server. Here, users seek some improvements from the previous version. There are several expectations of users when they upgrade their servers:
- Better Performance
- Faster than Before
- More Features & Functionality
- Efficient Subscription Plans
Change in Management Structure
When organizations go through a massive change in management then also the decision to SQLServer migration takes place. Below are the two major examples mentioned:
- Merger
- Brand Acquisition
Also Read: Know How to Copy SQL Table Data From One Server to Another Safely
Challenges in Learning How to Migrate SQL Server 2014 to 2019 Version Safely
As we know that users often fail in this operation. It simply means that they face plenty of challenges to counter. Some of the major challenges listed here trouble users a lot. Hence, we are mentioning these major ones here.
Corruption or Damage in Database Object
When data files are damaged or corrupt, then it is quite difficult to migrate them. Not all tools can execute such migration. Therefore, this issue creates a disturbance in the entire SQL Server migration operation.
Selection of the Right Tool & Technique
The selection of the right tool & technique is also crucial. The wrong or inappropriate tool can severely affect the end results. Hence, there’s great significance in selecting the perfect solution to execute a hassle-free migration task.
Lack of Technical Knowledge
Users can’t upgrade from SQL Server 2014 to 2019 without having the proper technical knowledge. Lack of technical knowledge troubles new users in executing the task & getting the perfect results in comparison with the expectations.
Smart Execution of the Task
It’s important to complete the task as soon as possible with utmost accuracy. For this, users need to have a solution that offers them various features. In today’s era of fast-growing technology, smart solutions are much needed.
Also Read: How to Export MDF File in SQL Server & Avoid All Errors
Migrate from SQL Server 2014 to 2019 Step by Step
Now the only question users may ask is what is the perfect solution. So, the answer is that a manual solution does not exist for this task. Hence, opting for the automated solution is what users need. PCVITA offers the best SQL Server Migration Tool for users. Even It experts also recommend this solution.
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Download the tool & then follow the below-mentioned step-by-step guide with the respective images.
Step-1. Launch the Tool in your system & then Click the Open button.
Step-2. Select either the Offline or Online Mode to continue the task.
Step-3. Here, simply Preview the Database Objects & Select the Export option.
Step-4. Now, Adjust the Export options as per the requirements.
Step-5. Finally, Click on the Export button to finish the task.
To migrate SQL Server 2014 to 2019, complete the task without skipping any step. Perfect execution can help users get the desired results in the fastest time possible.
Also Read: SQL Server 2012 to 2016 Upgrade Operation
Automated Tool Key Features That We Need
There are several features present in this automated tool that can help users execute the SQL server migration task in a smart manner. Let’s have a look at the advanced features of the automated tool that can easily help users to upgrade from SQL Server 2014 to 2019 version.
- Ability to migrate live SQL Server database to another live SQL Server.
- A feature to migrate database from offline MDF file to a live SQL Server.
- Data migration to SQL-compatible scripts from both offline/online servers.
- SQL Server migration within the same network is also possible with the tool.
- Know how to migrate SQL Server 2014 to 2019 in all the latest Windows OS.
- It allows users to migrate the database with schema or schema & data options.
- Migrate data to an existing database or create a new one to accommodate files.
- The tool easily repairs the damaged SQL Server data file before migrating them.
- The tool is compatible with SQL Server 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008, etc.
Also Read: How to Upgrade SQL 2017 to 2019 Version
The Final Verdict
When we look at the entire topic from a top view, we can see the crucial turns to which we need to pay attention. The automated solution comes with best-in-class features that no other solution offers. This makes it easy for users to learn how to migrate SQL Server 2014 to 2019 safely. The needs & challenges help users in preparing for their operation. Perfect planning improves the chances of success even more.
Evidently, with the right tool & technique, the entire operation becomes quite easy to operate. The best about this tool is that it offers a free demo version to users. Moreover, even new users can execute the task without having in-depth technical knowledge. This is why selecting the right tool & technique is crucial.
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Synopsis: Users often go through the upgradation process of their SQL servers. One such task is to migrate SQL server 2014 to 2019 step by step. It’s quite crucial for users to learn the entire operation in a technical manner. For this, this guide offers a perfect solution for users. Along with the solution, the prerequisites, & features of the solution are also there.
Focusing on all these aspects can make users technically proficient to migrate from SQL server 2014 to 2019 version. Resulting in accurate results which is the prime objective of users. We are aware of the fact that this task is way more technical & users need to be proficient in technicalities. However, with the right tool, users can get the perfect results as per their expectations without core technical knowledge.
Let’s quickly go through the prerequisites of this method to make the necessary preparations for this SQL database migration task. Then, we can proceed further toward the actual step-by-step solution.
Pre-Requisites to Migrate from SQL Server 2014 to 2019 Version
Not just the prerequisites, but users should be well aware of several other information before jumping directly towards the solution. System specifications, limitations of the method, etc are the information, that helps users understand the boundaries & requirements for a particular method.
Pre-Requisites:
- Microsoft .NET Framework should be there in the system if users are opting for the automated solution & tool.
- If you are working on the Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 versions, select the “Run as Administrator” option while launching the tool.
System Specifications:
- Talking about the RAM, there should be a minimum of 2GB RAM in the system. Although we recommend having 4GB RAM for smooth functioning.
- A minimum of 100 MB of free space is required in the system to accommodate the files of the software after the installation.
- There should be a processor with 2.40GHz and 2.39GHz of speed in the system. The Intel® Core™ 2 Duo CPU E4600 works perfectly fine. You can definitely go for the better ones.
Trial Version Limitations
- To migrate SQL server 2014 to 2019 step by step with the demo version, users can migrate 25 records/table. Along with that, they can also migrate the 5 other categories as well.
Supported Editions:
- This software supports Windows OS 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, or Windows Server 2016, 2012 R2, and 2008 versions.
- When we talk about SQL servers, it supports 2019, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008, 2005, & 2000 versions.
Also Read: How to Read MDF File Without SQL Server Database?
Automated Solution to Get the Best in Class Results
Now, it’s time for users to simply go for the automated solution to migrate SQL server 2014 to 2019 version. For this, users need to download the most reliable SQL Migration Tool first. After that, they can easily follow the below-mentioned five simple steps.
Download the tool, install it in your system & go through the steps mentioned below.
Step-1. Launch the Tool & then Go to the Open option to begin the task.
Step-2. Choose the Online or Offline Mode for the migration operation.
Step-3. Preview the Database Objects & Go to the Export options.
Step-4. Now, Adjust the Export Settings as per your requirements.
Step-5. Finally, Hit the Export button to get the desired results.
Note: Once a user migrate from SQL server 2014 to 2019, can easily get the status report. This report shows the statistics like total objects, failed objects, successful objects, etc. It can be helpful for further analysis to perform research & development.
Migrate SQL Server 2014 to 2019 with These Features
There are several features present in the automated tool that can help users to execute this operation in a simplified manner. These features simply help users focus on the migration task instead of worrying about errors.
- First of all, there are a tidal of two migration modes available in this tool with two ways each. It gives users four ways by which they can execute this migration task.
- Migration of Live SQL Server database to another live SQL server database.
- Option of migrating the Live SQL server database to SQL-compatible scripts.
- Feature of migrating the offline MDF data files to a live SQl server database.
- Migration of the offline MDF data files to the SQL-comptibale script’s format.
- This solution holds several filters to migrate from SQL server 2014 to 2019 selectively. Users can choose & deselect the DB objects as per their preferences.
- The software offers the feature to migrate the SQL server databases within the same network without any kind of hassles.
- Users can create a new database in the destination server to migrate the database objects from the source.
- It’s possible for users to migrate the SQL database server to an existing database in the destination server.
- The software allows users to migrate the database with schema or schema and data to the destination.
Also Read: The Best SQL Server Database Corruption Repair Operation
In A Nutshell
Finally, users need to understand that the automated tool & technique is the most ideal solution for them. The manual solution isn’t direct & it’s full of complications to migrate SQL server 2014 to 2019 step by step. New users with core technical knowledge can also execute this task without any difficulties. In short, this task can be safe & easy with this automated tool mentioned above. Hence, even IT experts themselves use this.