Comments on: Attaching MDF and LDF files to SQL Server 2005

By: marllee

marllee — Fri, 20 May 2011 01:50:21 +0000

i am currently working on a migration db. i have backup the mdf. and ldf. and same time i have export and import the database to the new server. do i still need to work on the mdf as mention?

By: mrdenny

mrdenny — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:23:51 +0000

Yes, you can always go up, but once you attach to a newer version you will not be able to attach that same database to an older version.

In SQL Management Studio, connect the object explorer to the server, then right click on databases, select all tasks, then attach database. Select the mdf file of the database you wish to attach and then click ok. The database will then be attached to the SQL 2005 instance.

By: itdonsavi

itdonsavi — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:30:17 +0000

can i attach an mdf and ldf file which was created in sql server 2000 to sql server 2005 enterprise edition?if so please explain me in steps?thanks in advance

By: mrdenny

mrdenny — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:35:03 +0000

No you can not attach a database from a newer edition to an older edition. You will need to purchase the developer edition for your home computer ($50 US) or get the trial edition of SQL Server 2008.

By: hhhh

hhhh — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:06:26 +0000

i have different problem ..i m having server 2008 at my office but server 2005 at my place..when i try to attach mdf file of server 2008 to server 2005 it doesnt allow..

is it possible to attach mdf file to the lower version or..:(