Can we upgrade SQL Server from 2012 to 2019?

Can we directly upgrade SQL Server 2012 to 2019?

You can upgrade from SQL Server 2012 to SQL 2019. Before upgrading SQL Server, enable Windows Authentication for SQL Server Agent and verify the default configuration: that the SQL Server Agent service account is a member of the SQL Server sysadmin group.

Can you restore a SQL 2012 database to SQL 2019?

In short no an incremental backup spanning multiple SQL Server versions is not possible. Irrespective of Blue Prism, upgrading the version of SQL Server is a one way operation, you can upgrade from SQL Server 2012 to SQL Server 2019 but you cannot downgrade.

How do I upgrade SQL Server to 2019?

Click Installation on the left panel, and then click Upgrade from a previous version of SQL Server on the right panel. The following screen will be displayed: Select the Enter the product key option and type the product key if the product key is not filled automatically. Click Next to continue.

Should I upgrade to SQL Server 2019?

You should consider SQL Server 2019 if… You want as much support lifespan as possible – because it's supported until 2030.