... existing SQL Server 2000 or 2005 instance. SQL Server will perform the following actions during an in-place upgrade: ■ Install SQL Server 2008 binaries ■ Upgrade the SQL Server 2000 or ... from SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 to SQL Server 2008 using either an in-place or side -by- side upgrade. Tip Prior to upgrading, run the Upgrade Advisor, available at http://www .microsoft. com /sql, ... Introduction xxiii■ Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Evaluation edition, SQL Server 2008 Developer edition, or SQL Server 208 Enterprise edition.Note You can use other editions of SQL Server 2008, however,...