Specify new databases (Windows SharePoint Services)

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Applies To: Windows SharePoint Services 3.0

 

When specifying a new database, you can create a database or you can use a database that already exists. Depending on how you proceed, the following scenarios can occur:

  • If the database specified in the Database Name box does not exist, a database that has the specified name is created.

  • If the database exists but does not contain a schema, a schema is added and the database will be used.

  • If the database exists and contains a schema and data, and the product version is the same, the database will be used.

  • If the database exists and contains a schema and data, but the product version is not the same, you are asked whether you want to upgrade. If you respond that you do want to upgrade, the existing database is upgraded and will be used. If you respond that you do not want to upgrade, you are asked to specify a different database.