If I take a backup from a SQL Server 2012 Standard edition instance can I restore it to a SQL Server 2012 Web edition instance?
How to Restore SQL Server 2012 Standard Backup to Web Edition
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Best Answer
Yes, you can restore the backup of Standard edition to web edition. Just make sure to use
restore database .. with moveif the file locations are different between the servers.See the comparison matrix for more details.