Currently i have sql server 2008 R2 and i am planning to move to SQL SERVER 2014.
I am planning to do side by side upgrade.
so,
Steps 1:
i made a full backup of user databases on 2008R2, and restored on 2014.
Scripted out Jobs,alerts, operators, and crated on 2014
transfer logins using SP_Help_rev-login (msdn) to 2014
Created database mail, linked servers, Triggers on 2014.
Configured Replication(push- transnational ) on 2014 same as on 2008 R2(X) ( from server X--Y and X--Z )
my questions are :
1.do i still need to backup master and msdb on 2008 R2 and restore on 2014?
2.also i have distributor database on 2008R2(X) , do i have to move the from 2008R2 to 2014?
please let me know
Thanks in advance