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Asked: 2026-05-18T04:15:03+00:00

I have a very simple question, but can’t seem to find a strait answer

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I have a very simple question, but can’t seem to find a strait answer anywhere. I’ve scoured Google and StackOverflow, but haven’t found the answer I’m looking for.

I’ve created a SqlCe 3.5 database saved as a simple *.sdf file and sits inside my \src directory on a small project. I’ve just installed Sql Server 2008 Express R2 and want to upgrade this database to the new format so that I can take advantage of Views, Sprocs, and the new Time data type.

Is there any way to import my schema and all of it’s data into an empty SQL Server 2008 Express R2 database?

It sounds very elementary, but I simply haven’t been able to figure it out. The only thing I can see to do is to script each table and import the data one by one… (?)

Thank you for any insight!

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  1. Editorial Team

    SqlCe is not SQL Express. The SDF files created by SqlCe can only be used by SqlCe.

    SQL Express is a completely different engine. SQL Express 2005 databases (MDF/LDF) can be opened and upgraded by SQL Server 2008 (Express or non-Express).

    Try exportsqlce.codeplex.com

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