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Mandatory upgrade to SQL Server 2005 or 2008

Chancery SMS 7.7 is compatible with SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 (SP2 64-bit or R2 64-bit). If your system is running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or 2005 with a Chancery SMS version older than 6.7.3, and you want to upgrade to SQL Server 2008, refer to Installing Microsoft SQL Server 2008 [>>].

If your system is running a Chancery SMS version older than 6.7.3, and you want to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 SP2 64-bit or R2 64-bit at the same time that you upgrade to Chancery SMS 7.7, you must first upgrade to Chancery SMS 6.7.3, then install SQL Server 2008 and SP2, before you upgrade to Chancery SMS 7.7. See also Upgrading older versions of Chancery SMS [>>].

If your system is running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and you are not prepared to upgrade to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008, you should not upgrade to Chancery SMS7.7. If you have any questions or concerns, contact Technical Support [see >>].

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