Here is another approach I like. I did a clean install of sql2005, Dnn 04.05.05 on a new machine. If I install and activate the DMX 4 on my new machine, can I transfer all the documents from my old machine running dmx3 dnn 3.2 . The document directory would be relatively easy. The question I have is can I execute your update scripts directly on my new sql 2005 server instance. This solution seem way cleaner and I will not lose my production server.