DB File on Network Share or VMDK?
SQL Server 2008R2 Standard running on Server 2012R2 Hyper-V. I need to add another database and I'm wondering if I should create a new VMDK disk (1TB) on the host and stuff the db files in it as usual...
View ArticleAny chance I can still download SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Manager?
Tasked to convert a migrate the last few SQL2000 databases and DTS packages. I cannot find Enterprise Manager to open / view to open the DTS packages.Any change I can download SQL Server 2000...
View Articlehow to reduce DB size
Hi,I am the happy owner of a SQL express 2008 R2 holding my DB.I have my DB primary data file at 7 GBIn DB properties, I have initial size of primary db at 7022 MB, autogrowth = by 1 MB, unlimited.I...
View ArticleHow can I know how many processors do I need for a new SQL Server machine?
My company intend to buy a new server and will dedicate that for SQL Server which will serve an in-house developed application.How can we know how many processors are enough to buy?I know that each SQL...
View ArticleUpgrade of 2008 R2 SP3 stops 2008 instance
Hello,I have a server with both SQL 2008 and SQL 2008 R2 and am in the process to update the 2008 R2 version.So my question is as follows: If I upgrade 2008 R2 to the newest version does this interrupt...
View ArticleError in Sql Server Insatllation
unhandled exception has occured in your application . if u click continue the application will ignore and attempt to continue.an error occurred creating the configuration section handler for...
View ArticleUnable to find KB 919357
Hi Team,We have SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition ( 64 bit ) with SP3 , GDR(4053) and Hotfix 1546.SQL Build version - 9.0.4053Before applying SQL Service Pack (SP4), executed the FindSQLInstalls.vbs to...
View ArticleSQL Server 2005 Backward Compatibility
I am running SQL server 2008 R2, 64 bit, When i attempt to backup Blackbaud Financial Edge version 7.86 either manaully or via a scheudle, I am SUDDENLY getting error 'Executed as user: NT...
View ArticleSql Server Upgrade Advisor -
Hi All,We recently migrated Sql 2000 DB to Sql 2012. Now, the client is asking compatibility report to check and confirm we are not using any deprecated features from SQL Server 2000 into SQL Server...
View ArticleProblem with security admin group
Hello,I installed SQL with DB engine and Reporting Services for SCOM2012R2. Before installation I created in the AD group called SQLAdmins, service accounts and added these accounts to this group and...
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Upgrade from 2005 express to 2008 r2 express - provisionsystemaccounts.sql error
Hi, I’ve been upgrading several of my clients and ran into this problem for one of them.When doing the upgrade I got..Looking at the error logs indicated..2015-03-21 11:54:07.58 spid7s Database...
View Articlesql 2012 always on setup
I got a sql 2012 always on setup between 2 standalone servers in 2 different locations.I do not understand why I need cluster manager managing the 2 nodes.I have cluster manager but there is no shared...
View ArticleInstalling with Named Instance without users interaction
R/s Sir/Madam, I am the student of MCA & created a project based on LAN using vb.net & SQL SERVER 2008 R2 withOnlineExam named instance having password as abc@123.com. while I am creating a...
View ArticleWhere do I download SQLManagementStudio_x86_ENU?
I just installed SQL Express 2012 on a server and need to install SSMS on a 32-bit workstation. I see an option forSQLManagementStudio_x64_ENU but no option for the 32-bit version. Where do I find...
View ArticleThe dreaded: The network address is invalid error - SQL 2014 Cluster on...
Trying to setup an SQL 2014 Failover cluster on Windows Server 2012 R2 (two nodes). Every time I get to the assign a SQL server Network Name piece of the setup I get the following error message:The...
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setup of multiple SqlServer instances on clustered windows - remote...
hiit has been a long while since i had to do a setup similar to this, and I am finding it cumbersome..our windows cluster has 2 node on active-active & multiple instances of SQLSERVER installed (a...
View Articledoes SQL 2008 r2 DB backup file will run in SQL 2008
Shifting my Data base need to confirm does SQL 2008 r2 DB backup file will run in SQL 2008
View ArticleSQL Server Time Zone settings
Hi Folks, I am looking for some help on how we will handle time zone setting in a SQL Cluster. We currently have a six node SQL cluster with multiple instances running on it. I have been asked to...
View ArticleSql Server 2014 on MS 2012 R2 non-standard port not able to connect
I've install sql server 2014 on ms 2012 R2 several times and we generally use a non-standard port without issue. I did a new instance install and when I try to change the default port on the default...
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