Hi Keith, If using x64 Windows Server, then 64-bit SQL must also be used. Also, if using a 64-bit remote SQL server, the essentials server must also be 64-bit. For this issue, database can be moved from 32-bit to 64-bit. Youneed to reinstallthe SCE with choose the new remote SQL server instance, then restore database from the backup to the remote SQL instance. About detach, attach database steps, you can refer to following link: http://forums.microsoft.com/TechNet/ShowPost.aspx?postid=2016698&siteid=17 More Information: http://www.it-jedi.net/2007/05/installing-essentials-2007-on-remote.html http://www.systemcenterforum.org/operations-manager-2007-backup-and-recovery-guide/ Hope it helps.