In-Place upgrade from SQL 2000 to SQL 2008 R2 - sa password no longer valid ?!?
Starting on a Windows Server 2003 Std. / SQL Server 2000 Std. I login and ran queries with 'sa' account just fine. I do an in-place upgrade on the machine to SQL Server 2008 R2 std. Now going to log...
View ArticleSQL Server 2008 R2 installation setup suddenly stops working
Hi All, today I was trying to install sql server 2008 R2 on windows server 2008 R2 operating system but suddenly it stops after 3rd step(Setup support files) of thisscreen. Its not giving me any error...
View ArticleIs it advisable to always apply all SPs to SQL Servver even if optional? If...
Hello!Is it always advisable to apply every service pack to SQL Server as it's released even if it's optional? If so, it is a good idea to test it on a non-prod server first? If we read what the SP...
View Articleattaching database files
how to prevent attaching database files to another instances of sql server 2005
View ArticleStorage design for MSCS with multiple SQL 2008R2 installations
Can someone help a newb? Disclaimer: I'm actually a storage adminstrator but please don't let that fool you. I think I'm an OK guy :) We're planning a new failover SQL cluster which will host...
View ArticleInstall SQL Server 2012 on SSD + HDD
I'm planning to install SQL Server 2012 on a pc configuration with SSD and HDD, but I'm wondering which is the best set up?1. Put everything on the SSD - Shared components + Instance Root + Data...
View ArticleMicrosoft SQL Server 2012 fails as part of Visual Studio 2012 and as separate...
In some constellations, the installation of SQL Server 2012 fails.This was described earlier in at least two...
View ArticleSQL 2008 R2 - Memory Min and Memory max settings
Using Windows Server 2008 R2 with 8 GB Memory, and SQL server 2008 R2 SP1The Memory Min and Memory Max are both set to 5 GB.After running for a few months SQL uses 7 GB of memory, and we start getting...
View ArticleMinimum security privileges required for CMDExec Proxy account to work
I am trying to get a CMDEXEC Proxy account working on Server 2008 R2 / SQL Server 2008 R2, and because I am working on a tightly locked down network / domain, I need to set the minimum level of rights...
View ArticleSQL server 2012 Concurrent license
HiI want to deploy SharePoint 2013 in my organization. For this purpose I need to buy SQL Server 2012. There are 50 employees in the organization but at the same time access to the SharePoint Max 10...
View Articlelinked sql servers
Greetings,I am working for a company that has some data on a sql 2000 server. It is linked to a sql 2005 server. We are trying to plan an upgrade and I was wondering if we upgrade the 2000 instance...
View ArticleError installing MDS
Hi All – I am running into issues installing MDS (SQL Enterprise 2012 SP1 x64) on one of our servers (Win Server 2008 R2 SP1). I’ve tried both installing it to the existing default instance, and...
View Articleinstall sql server 2012 question
I am going to be installing sql server 2012 on win server 2012. I currently have some databases on a win server 2003 running windows sql server 2005. I'm building a new server so I would like to test...
View ArticleSQL Server 2012 SSRS with SharePoint 2013
I feel like I'm going insane with this totally asinine lack of clear instruction on installing these two things so they work together. The only"official" clear instructions I find is how to install...
View ArticleUnable to connect named instance even SQL Browser service is running
Hi,I have a SQL Server with only named instance installed and it's using non-standard port number 1234. I can connect it from my client via SSM by entering server name as '<Servername>\INST1,...
View Articlewindows internal database
Hi All,I want to know what is windows internal database and what is the use of it?In my current scenario.I have one server in which windows internal database services as well as SQL Server services...
View ArticleHow to upgrade sql server 2008R2(RTM) Express Edition with Advanced Services...
Hi All,I want to upgrade 2008R2(RTM) Express Edition with Advanced Services 32 bit sql server to 2008R2 enterprise edition 64Bit sql server.Now the 2008R2(RTM) Express Edition with Advanced Services...
View ArticleData Corruption
I couldn't get the program to work with EveHQ so I ran the corrupted install tool and I got this result. Overall summary: Final result: Failed: see details below Exit code...
View ArticleInstance Name doesn't exist when attempting to run setup to REBUILDDATABASE
I am trying to rebuild my system databases in order to change the default collation on the server. I am attempting to do this against my local SQL Express instance in order to forestall any unforeseen...
View ArticleInstalling a named Instance of SQL Server 2012, on a server where it already...
Hi Expertts,I got a requirement to install a new SQL Server 2012 on a server where it already had SQL Server 2008 R2 installed.My question is:what care i have to take before and after installing the...
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