What is the best way to copy databases for a SQL Server 2005 upgrade?
I am trying to migrate from SQL Server 2000 32-bit with close to 300 databases, to SQL Server 2005 64-bit. I have tried the “Copy Database” feature but it fails to copy any database over. I also need all of the logins moved over. I am open to any suggestions. I generally find that the Copy Database Wizard is slow and inefficient compared with other methods of moving data. It is best used for cases when you need to do a very quick and dirty transfer of a small amount of data between a couple of servers, and don’t want to take the time to do a backup or detach the database. If you need to move 300 databases, I think you’ll discover that the fastest way is to use sp_detach_db on the SQL Server 2000 instance to detach each database and sp_attach_db to re-attach the databases on the SQL Server 2005 instance. Doing so also has the benefit of preserving your database users. However, even with that method you’ll still have to get the logins into the SQL Server 2005 instance. To access a KB art
