SQL Server Backward Compatibility

SQL Server Setup

Topics in the backward compatibility section describe changes in SQL Server behavior between versions of SQL Server.

Features included in this topic area include data programmability, surface area configuration tools, SQL Server Setup, SQL Server services, and other broad functionality changes.

Topic Description

Behavior Changes to Database Engine Features in SQL Server 2008

Deprecated SQL Server features in this release. This topic includes coverage of Data Programmability features, Surface Area Configuration tools, and Setup functionality.

Behavior Changes to Database Engine Features in SQL Server 2008

Discontinued SQL Server functionality in this release. This topic includes coverage of Data Programmability features, Surface Area Configuration tools, and Setup functionality.

Behavior Changes to Database Engine Features in SQL Server 2008

Changes that might require changes to applications. This topic includes coverage of Data Programmability features, Surface Area Configuration tools, and Setup functionality.

Behavior Changes to Database Engine Features in SQL Server 2008

Other changes to database features in this release. This topic includes coverage of Data Programmability features, Surface Area Configuration tools, and Setup functionality.