Is SQL Server 2019 backwards compatible?

Is SQL Server backwards 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 the compatibility level for SQL Server 2019?

As of November 2019, in Azure SQL Database, the default compatibility level is 150 for newly created databases.

Which version of SQL Server is compatible with Windows Server 2019?

Windows Version/SQL VersionSQL Server 2019SQL Server 2012Windows Server 2019Yes (RTM)Yes (SP4)Windows Server 2016Yes (RTM)Yes (SP4)Windows 8.1NoYes (SP4)Windows Server 2012 R2NoYes (SP4)

Can I restore a SQL 2008 database to SQL 2019?

Backup and restore. A backup taken on SQL Server 2008 and later, can be restored to SQL Server 2019 (15. x) without changing its compatibility level, as long as the database backup has a compatibility level of 100 or higher.