>Here's the official MS method: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd207003.aspx
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>What did you do about your scheduled jobs and database objects/settings that were lost when you rebuilt the system database?
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>I agree that some vendors will be able to take care of this for customers and some customers will take care of it without even having to ask. I don't think the current customer falls into that category. ;-)

We have standard install and configuration processes that had to be followed (again). Somewhat time-consuming, but it was done. I agree there is no easy or hassle-free way of handling that for customers and sometimes, the best option is a complete restore from backup (if possible). So far, problems with sql have about equaled any problems I've had with local vfp tables over the years. I'm not convinced that other than security (and that's questionable unless you are using Oracle) and the storage capabilities that c/s is necessarily better for customers unless the customer is a large one with many users, remote offices, and/or large data storage requirements. That's just my 02 cents from working with vfp tables, Oracle, and SQL Server over the years. I worked with Oracle for the government previously and so far, that has proven to be the most reliable, secure, and robust system (and costly too but you get what you pay for) if those are your requirements.