Re: Project upgrade from 98 to 2003 and SQL 7 to 2000

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allanwelin_at_hotmail.com
Date: 01/13/05 

Date: 13 Jan 2005 14:47:21 -0800

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allanwe...@hotmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I'm new to these groups but I really need some help with an upgrade.
> We currently use Project 98 to access an SQL 7 database. We also
have
> a Global.mpt file that is mission critical.
> I'm upgrading to a NEW SQL 2000 server and plan to use Project 2003
for
> our clients.
>
> How can I accomplish this upgrade and preserve my Global.mpt?
> What are the steps involved to upgrade from 98 --> 2003 clients?
>
> Our global.mpt contains macros that point to our old server name, so
> I'll need to figure out how to modify the macros too...
> Any advice would be appreciated.
>
> tks,
>
> Allan

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