Why People are still on SQL Server 2000
by Jason Massie
I asked 1200 tweeple if and why they are still running SQL Server 2000. The results are interesting. It appear vendors *are* evil.
statisticsio: How many people are still running SQL2000? Why? When are you going to SQL2008? If not, why? No comments from the Oracle\MySQL pnut gallery.
jasoncrider: we are still mostly 2000. Biggest reason is training and money. We wouldn't be moving towards 2005 if I didn't push.
about 14 minutes ago
bofe: We're still running SQL2000 because a vendor's product won't work with 2005/2008.
about 14 minutes ago
Tim_Mitchell: Some apps still on SQL2K due to $%*! vendor requirements. Those that we fully control will be on SQL08 this yr or early next
about 24 minutes ago
nathanblevins: Not to mention that upgrading is a 'dark and scary place' for many folk who have not been keeping up w/ the Jones'
about 27 minutes ago
nathanblevins: My client still runs 2k on quite a few of their projects. Much like @wbm 's clients, they have no real need to change.
about 28 minutes ago
The_BORG: Legacy software still in use (at work). Lame. Yes I know.
about 32 minutes ago
peschkaj: Only 2005 over here, moving to 2008 in a few months.
about 44 minutes ago
nelsonmichael: still on SQL 2000, waiting for IT to learn SQL 2005, little hope of SQL 2008 anytime soon
about 45 minutes ago
jmkehayias: only 2000 instances left here are because the apps won't support upgrade to 2005/2008.
about 50 minutes ago
wbm: i've got two customers still running sql2k. both have no pressing need to upgrade.
about 53 minutes ago
babylon78: Still running my SIS on 2000..mostly due to not having gotten around to upgrading yet. Smaller SQL Srv. are on 2005. no 2008
about 53 minutes ago
BrentO: we were at Southern because we had a slew of apps that we hadn't put on support, and our versions were only 2000-compatible.
about 53 minutes ago
tjaybelt: its been talked about, just never seriously put on table. now, entire system going Oracle soon. so no upgrade planned
about 53 minutes ago
tjaybelt: we have prod on 2000 still. 2005 dbs are in compatibility mode 80. dev has not proved move to 2005 or 2008 feasible yet.
about 54 minutes ago
CooperHawkes: Completely on SQL 2005, right now no plans to go to 2008 until the merger situation here is completed..
about 54 minutes ago
RalphMRivera: I'd be curious to see your results.
about 54 minutes ago
crypticscholar: I know one on 2K right now that is (hopefully) going to 2K8 next week.
about 55 minutes ago
statisticsio: How many people are still running SQL2000? Why? When are you going to SQL2008? If not, why? No comments from the Oracle\MySQL pnut gallery.
about 56 minutes ago
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