Upgrade databases from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013
APPLIES TO: 
2013 
2016 2019 Subscription Edition SharePoint in Microsoft 365
After you learn about the upgrade process, plan for your upgrade, and test your upgrade process by following the steps in the articles in Test and troubleshoot an upgrade to SharePoint 2013, you are ready to perform a database-attach upgrade to SharePoint 2013. Follow the steps in this section for both a trial upgrade and your actual upgrade for your production farm.
The following downloadable resources, articles, video recordings, and related resources provide information about upgrading databases to SharePoint 2013.
Downloadable resources about upgrading databases
Download the following content for information about upgrading databases.
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SharePoint 2013 Products Preview - Upgrade Process model |
Describes the steps in the process for a database-attach upgrade |
Articles about upgrading databases
The following articles about how to upgrade databases are available to view online. Writers update articles on a continuing basis as new information becomes available and as users provide feedback.
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Checklist for database-attach upgrade (SharePoint 2013) |
Use this checklist to make sure that you follow all necessary steps as you prepare for upgrade, perform the upgrade, and perform post-upgrade steps. |
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Create the SharePoint 2013 farm for a database attach upgrade |
Create and configure a SharePoint 2013 farm so that you can upgrade databases from SharePoint 2010 Products. |
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Copy databases to the new farm for upgrade to SharePoint 2013 |
Copy SharePoint 2010 Products content and service databases to a SharePoint 2013 farm so that you can upgrade the data to SharePoint 2013. |
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Upgrade service applications to SharePoint 2013 |
Upgrade service applications (Business Connectivity Services, Managed Metadata, Secure Store, User Profiles, Search) to SharePoint 2013. |
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Upgrade content databases from SharePoint 2010 to SharePoint 2013 |
Learn how to upgrade content databases from SharePoint 2010 Products to SharePoint 2013. |
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Verify database upgrades in SharePoint 2013 |
Verify that the upgrade for your databases has succeeded and that you are ready to begin to upgrade sites. |
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Migrate from classic-mode to claims-based authentication in SharePoint 2013 |
Convert SharePoint 2010 Products or SharePoint 2013 classic-mode web applications to claims-based authentication or create new claims-based web applications in SharePoint 2013. |
See also
Other Resources
Test and troubleshoot an upgrade to SharePoint 2013