Migrating from SQL Express to SQL Full

Migrating from SQL Express to SQL Full

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Good morning, folks.

I currently have SQL Express set up on my team server.

I am looking to migrate from Express to the full version of SQL.

Will a simple backup in SQL Express, then a restore in full SQL work correctly?

Or do you folks have a different way of migrating that you have found successful?

Thank you!

--- Chuck
Overgaard, AZ (-7 MST / Zulu Year-Round)
RDM Version: 2025.3.11.0 64-Bit - MSSQL - Daily Usage
RDM Version: 2025.2.28.0 64-Bit - MSSQL - VM

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@Chucl,

Yes, backup/restore will work and is your best bet.

Best regards,

Stéfane Lavergne

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Thank you. Just wanted to make sure that was the preferable and best way.

--- Chuck
Overgaard, AZ (-7 MST / Zulu Year-Round)
RDM Version: 2025.3.11.0 64-Bit - MSSQL - Daily Usage
RDM Version: 2025.2.28.0 64-Bit - MSSQL - VM