[Jeaux16]

We are using BES with Lotus Domino with the users on MSDE. We need to migrate the users to a new BES and on a separate SQL server. Does anyone know if this can be done without handheld recradling?

Thanks.

[CanuckBB]

The procedure is on RIM's website.It does not involve the units at all. I would recommend against moving it to a SQL 2005 database. SQL 2005 is different enough from SQL 2000/MSDE that it may make a difference.

[Jeaux16]

That procedure is to go from one SQL server to another and specifically says it's not for moving from MSDE to SQL. But thanks for the info.

[jibi]

which version of MSDE? if 2000, there should be no issues with simply exporting the whole thing (or stopping services and copying the MDF/LDF files and importing) to a SQL 2000 installation. if 7.0 (for pre-4.0 installations), then it shouldn't be that hard, although if you have no IT Policies in place, then you could just simply build up a new database.

what version of BES, as well?

[Jeaux16]

yes, it's MSDE2000. We are also on BES 4.0 ( no service packs yet ).

Definitely thanks for the advice. It's greatly appreciated.

[Hatchy]

Is this the article you're refering to:
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgec...4307&vernum=15

From what I understand, this will allow you to move from MSDE to SQL.