Prerequisites for Upgrading

You should make some key decisions before you begin upgrading to SQL Server 7.0. A little planning can go a long way to prevent redoing difficult and time-consuming work. You must consider issues such as:

• Is the present version of SQL Server supported for upgrade
  to SQL Server 7.0?
• Where will SQL Server 7.0 be installed?
• Does the SQL Server 6.x installation have the required software?
• Is there enough disk space available for the upgrade?

Examining each area in detail can help you understand the upgrade requirements and plan a successful upgrade.

SQL Server 7.0 is the first release of SQL Server to run on the Windows 95 and Windows 98 platforms. However, the Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating-system installations of SQL Server do not have the SQL Server Upgrade Wizard, because upgrades to the Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating systems are not supported. Only Microsoft Windows NT to Windows NT upgrades are supported.