Upgrading to SQL Server 2008 R2: Important Considerations

This video is part of LearnItFirst’s SQL Server 2008/R2 Database Administration course. More information on this video and course is available here:

http://www.learnitfirst.com/Course157

If you’ve done an upgrade previously, you can probably just skim through this video. If not, you’ll want to watch this discussion and walk-through of the upgrade process.

Highlights from this video:

– What you need to consider when upgrading
– The SQL Server 2008 R2 Upgrade Adviser
– Choosing your upgrade strategy
– What is an in-place upgrade? When would you use one?
– What does a side-by-side upgrade involve?
– Suggested further reading

and much more…