SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise backup can restore in SQL Server 2008 R2 Express version -


i have quick simple question: can sql server 2008 r2 enterprise/ developer edition backup restored in sql server 2008 r2 express version?

  • source: sql server 2008 r2

    10.50.1600.1 rtm developer edition (64-bit)

  • destination: sql server 2008 r2 express 64bit (i download setup right now, don't know other details.)

also feature effect if migrate enterprise or developer edition express version used

- fts(full-test search)  - reporting services  - ssrs  - ssis  - sql job auto backup etc. 

first of all, there is no sql server ultimate edition - have express, web, standard, enterprise, developer , that's it. source server developer edition.

but yes - long destination's version (2008 r2) identical (or newer), can restore backup source server (here 2008 r2).

you can never go back in time - backup 2008 r2 cannot restored on 2008 or 2005 (or older ones)

update:

  • fts(full-test search) : included in sql server 2008 r2 express advanced services
  • reporting services : included in sql server 2008 r2 express advanced services
  • ssrs : included in sql server 2008 r2 express advanced services
  • ssis : import/export wizard , basic adapters included in express versions
  • sql job auto backup etc.: sql server express not support sql server agent jobs

see here on msdn detailed matrix of features included in editions


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