Is SQL Server 2016 backward compatibility?

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SQL Server 2016 is backwards compatible for the below SQL Server versions: SQL Server 2016 (130) SQL Server 2014 (120) SQL Server 2012 (110) 31 мар. 2022 г.

Is SQL Server backward compatible?

Microsoft SQL Server can attach databases from older versions, but not newer versions. For example, SQL Server 2008 can attach a database that was detached from the 2005 version, but not one detached from the 2012 version.

What is compatibility level in SQL Server 2016?

ProductDatabase Engine VersionDefault Compatibility Level DesignationSQL Server 2016 (13.x)13130SQL Server 2014 (12.x)12120SQL Server 2012 (11.x)11110SQL Server 2008 R210.5100

Is SQL Server 2016 still supported?

July 14th, 2026 is the end of Extended Support for SQL Server 2016.

Can we restore SQL Server 2016 backup to 2012?

I need to find this out before I uninstall SQL Server 2012. Note that you cannot go the other way. If you do a backup on SQL Server 2016/2014, you cannot restore it on SQL Server 2012 even if the database you backup has a compatibility level of 2012.

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