> Hi guys,
> We have an application here at work that was written in the mid to late
> 90's that has a database server that is running on firebird 1.0.3 on
> redhat. The database has the borland extension (.gdb) and all the
> automated backup files have a .bak extension.
>
> I am trying to copy and transfer the database to firebird 2.1.2 on
> windows server 2008.
>
> Things I have tried so far:
> shifting the .gdb file to the windows system and registering the new
> database.
>
> restoring one of the .bak files to a new database
>
> These methods are not working.
>
> Can anyone point me in the right direction? Are there any intermediate
> steps?
>
> Thanks
> Anthony

I wouldn't think of copying the file. It must be backed up and restored.
That said, moving from 1.0.3 to 2.1.2 is not a simple task. You are missing
quite a few versions and the client is not likely to work without error.

Your attempt to use the backup is a good one, but you don't indicate what
"not working" actually means.
lanA