SQL Server IMAGE data type conversion woes -
we're converting legacy, sql server 2000 database sql server 2008. both store binary files (jpg, bmp, doc, , pdf) in image column (i know datatype has been deprecated, changing not option).
the data inserted new system basic
insert [image] values (select [image] legacy_db); basically straight image image push.
the conversion had been going well. on new system, jpg, bmp, , doc file types opened without problems. pdfs have been nightmare.
we've found pdf records, many of rows have been moved sql server 2008 have longer datalength() same rows did in sql server 2000 database.
does have clue why is?
i'm not sure datalength() issue workaround, if pdf files correct in 2000 database (i assume you've verified this), try pulling values app , re-saving them in new table app, instead of doing insert/select.
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