I am pretty sure a backup from sql is not going to restore on postgres. I wrote a .net application that read from one and wrote to the other. Does not like tables large then memory available though, since npgsql .net components by default uses a read whole table approach (there is a cursor way, but I never got that implemented). If you are .net savy and want the source for the conversion let me know and I will forward off list. I am sure there are other methods as well (maybe dump to a csv file and try reading that with aqua studio). Joel Fradkin Wazagua, Inc. 2520 Trailmate Dr Sarasota, Florida 34243 Tel. 941-753-7111 ext 305 jfradkin@xxxxxxxxxxx www.wazagua.com Powered by Wazagua Providing you with the latest Web-based technology & advanced tools. C 2004. WAZAGUA, Inc. All rights reserved. WAZAGUA, Inc This email message is for the use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and delete and destroy all copies of the original message, including attachments. -----Original Message----- From: pgsql-admin-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:pgsql-admin-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of josh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:37 AM To: pgsql-admin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ADMIN] SQL Server 2000 to PostgreSQL 8.0.3 Greetings. I am having difficulty moving a SQL Server 2000 database over to PostgreSQL 8.0.3. In SQL Server, I am performing a backup of the database I want to move. I save that backup on my Desktop. I am then opening up PGAdminIII and attempting to perform a Restore of the database saved on my Desktop. The first step I take is to create a new database, MyDB. Next, I highlight my new database and then select Restore from the Tools menu. The Restore Database window pops up and I Browse to the database backup I've saved on my Desktop. After selecting the backup, the 'OK' button stays grayed and I am unable to proceed. Any ideas as to how I can work around this? Thanks in advance. Josh in Tampa ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 5: don't forget to increase your free space map settings