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Restoring backup (SQL 6.5) into SQL 7.0/2000

Hi!
Is it possible to restore a backup from a database on SQL Server 6.5 (*.dat) to a database on a SQL Server 7.0/2000?
If so, how do I do? BR
Nicklas

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No, you can’t. You have to upgrade from 6.5 to 7 or 2000 as the storage format is completely different.
Tom Pullen
DBA, Oxfam GB

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Thank you for your answer, Tom!
BR
Nicklas

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