Upgrading

To upgrade a Microsoft SQL Server instance to a newer version, consult the corresponding documentation of Microsoft.

For example, the MSDN provides considerable information about upgrade scenarios:

• Upgrade database engine
  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb933942.aspx: new window
• Copy databases with backup and restore
  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms190436.aspx: new window