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SQL Server 2000 Trace Template for SQL Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Advisor

My current database is SQL Server 2008 R2 with compatibility level 80 (SQL Server 2000). I need to upgrade compatibility level to 100 (SQL Server 2008/R2). I have installed SQL Server 2000 Enterprise ...
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Identify NON-ANSI joins in SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Database that's in 2000 (80) compatibility mode

We have a very old database running on SQL Server 2008 R2. The database is running in 2000 (80) compatibility mode and has oodles of NON-ANSI joins in stored procedures, views and functions. We need ...
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What are the most compelling reasons to upgrade from SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2012?

We currently have 2 SQL Server 2005 Enterprise machines in a mirrored environment running on Dell R815 servers. These machines consist of: Four AMD Opteron 6176 Processors (12 cores at 2.3Ghz), for ...
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Meeting with DBAs regarding server upgrade project - Common concerns

I'm more of a network/windows admin and I've been tasked with overseeing a SQL server upgrade project. I need to meet with the DBAs and discuss their needs / wants regarding the upgrade. I don't want ...