Hello everyone. I realize this is a broad question, but I have been reading a TON online and I am still completely lost. I don't understand this one bit. So I figured I really had no choice but to ask on here.
I have a program that uses a SQL Server database. Presently I am using SQL Server 2000 because another preexisting program on the network does and 2000 was already setup.
But, I would like to move my program to SQL Server 2008 but I have no idea how to install whatever is necessary for SQL Server, or how to setup the database, or upgrade the database or server. And I'm terrified that I will do something that will mess up the 2000 database or server that the other program uses (Which is a critical application).
So, I'm really quite terrified and felt I had no choice but to ask on here. I'm really hoping someone can help me understand what I need to do and how I need to handle this. I'd like to be able to upgrade this and handle a fresh install as well because we'll be switching servers in about a year so I'll have to do that as well.
Thank you so very much for any help. It is GREATLY appreciated...
-Matt-