SQLBits 2011

SQL Server Upgrade: take help from tools and best practiceS

Database or SQL Server instance upgrade will need thorough planning and implementaiton.
In this session, we will provide a SQL Server 2008 upgrade overview. We will cover the complete upgrade cycle, including the preparation tasks, upgrade tasks, and post-upgrade tasks. This session will also cover upgrading a stand-alone instance; upgrading a clustered instance; upgrading instances involved in mirroring, log shipping, and replication; feature-specific considerations; and recommended tools for a successful upgrade.