https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094855#M49982 Yes SIM 5.2 will upgrade your MSDE to SQL Express edition. Database will also be migrated You can continue safely. :-) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:14:12 GMT Change_happens 2008-02-28T06:14:12Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094854#M49981 Currently using SQL Server 2000 Desktop Edition (SP3) and HP SIM 5.1 SP1 - When running 5.2 install the Database Configuration page has "Install and Use SQL Express" and "Use existing: MSSQLSERVER. <BR />Will this upgrade my existing SQL and can I safely continue? Can't find any reference in the documentation about SQL Desktop Edition and upgrade.<BR />Thanks, Dan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:21:21 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094854#M49981 Dan B. 2008-02-27T16:21:21Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094855#M49982 Yes SIM 5.2 will upgrade your MSDE to SQL Express edition. Database will also be migrated You can continue safely. :-) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:14:12 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094855#M49982 Change_happens 2008-02-28T06:14:12Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094856#M49983 Worked like a charm, thanks. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:44:31 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/upgrading-from-hp-sim-5-1-to-5-2/m-p/5094856#M49983 Dan B. 2008-02-28T17:44:31Z