Question : Problem: Blackberry Enterpise - Convert from MSDE to MS SQL

I have a Blackberry Enterprise server that was installed using a local MSDE database.  I would like to know what the process would be to convert that to a MS SQL 2000 SP3a database with minimal impact to production.

Answer : Problem: Blackberry Enterpise - Convert from MSDE to MS SQL

I do these migrations daily and it is extremely simple (approx 20 minutes).  The steps vary slightly depending the version of BES that you are running but it is very simply.  Before you begin you need to have a copy of the BES installation files as the "Database" directory is required to create a new database on the SQL server and then you restore your MDSE backup over the top.  If you read this simple guide below you will find it nice and easy.

Note: Just leave your current MSDE setup as is until you have fully tested to the SQL database.


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