SQL 2008 R2 Enterprise Ed Cluster (2 Instances Active / Active)
Hi everybody.
I need useful information on :
How to move SQL Server 2008 R2 ENTERPRISE Ed. 2 Instances cluster to SQL Server 2012 STANDARD Ed..
REQUIREMENTS (Please, only a request: do not ask way this mix. That is a requirement! Sorry.)
1) The Upgrade refers only to 1 (ONE) instance (the other one remain SQL Server 2008 R2 ENT Ed.)
2) All the references (IP, Cluster / Instance name) MUST BE remain the same
3) Update must include SSIS (Integration Services and Reporting Services)
From SQL Documentation
There are 2 possible ways:
1) New Fresh installation
2) Upgrade in-place
QUESTION:
Based on your experiences which is the best way to update (New installation/Upgrade) SQL server 2008 R2 to SQL Server 2012 ?
Thanks