How to Downgrade SQL Server 2017
Can anyone please help me how to downgrade SQL Server 2017 to SQL Server 2014
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HelloI have created a backup of the blank database (empty tables, no data) on my system and copied the same to another system. I am using this database in my .net application when the user wants to...
View ArticleSQL Server 2008/2012 error when installing on Server 2012
I am trying to install SQL Server 2008 (ideally) on windows server 2012. I have installed Framework 3.5 on the system. I choose "NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM" as recommended for starting/running the database...
View ArticleNeed SQL 2016, but only SQL 2017 available for purchase
Have a new server that needs SQL 2016 Standard as the program that will be using it is not compatible with SQL 2017 Standard. Asked for SQL 2016, but seller said only SQL 2017 is available for...
View ArticleSQL Fail-over Cluster & Patching
Hello experts:I am weighing in benefits of SQL Fail-over clustering and wondering the following when it comes to SQL patching (be it security patches of service packs, etc):The main question is whether...
View ArticleSecurity checklist
hi,Can't find the best practice guide and a security checklist, mentioned on https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/relational-databases/security/securing-sql-server?view=sql-server-2017"You can find...
View ArticleSetup Bootstrap 10GB. Reinstall on latest CU possible?
Hi,My SSD on my workstation is only small, and I am struggling for free space.SQL 2014 CU installer cache is consuming 10GB of storage, and I obviously can't delete it.Is it possible to uninstall SQL,...
View ArticleMS SQL server backup to Goolgle Cloud Storage
hi,here before i created SQL backup to Azure Cloud ( BLOB- by passing url & Key).Now i need to deploy SQL backup to Google Cloud Storage ? is it possible .. how to accomplish this?
View ArticleWindows Update not picking up SQL Server 2016 SP2 Cumulative Updates
For some reason Windows Update (On Windows Server 2012) are not picking up the CU for SQL Server SP2. It did find the SP2 update, but not the Cumulative Updates.Anyone know why?DEM
View ArticleSQL Server Services
Hi All...I have a cluster environment with 2 node cluster.I have found that there are different MSSQL server service accounts for both the nodes.Due to that, SQL server services in node 2 has stopped...
View ArticleDoes installing KB4091266 directly after SP4 ensures that all updates are...
Hi All,If we are on SQL 2012 SP4(11.0.7001.0) and install KB4091266 directly. Does this mean we have missed fixes included in KB4057116 ?
View ArticleMICROSOFT SQL SERVER LICENSING
Hi all , I'm using Microsoft SQL Server 2014 standard currently and i bought a Microsoft SQL Server 2017 standard license . How to activate my Microsoft SQL Server 2014 standard by using Microsoft SQL...
View ArticleSSMS 2016
Hi Team,Could any one provide SSMS 2016 download path?. I tried but no luck. it is still going to 17.x.We need SSMS 2016 for some testing.
View ArticleInstalling SQL 2014 on Win2012r2 failed with error Error result: -2146233079...
when I have used the administrator account to install SQL 2014 it worked fine from a chef, but when I am using local user part of administrator group and also domain user part of administrator group it...
View ArticleInstall sql server 2016 with sql server 2014
We are currently running Sql Server 2014 on a Windows server instance using Windows server 2012. Can we install Sql Server 2016 onto the same instance along side Sql Server 2014?
View ArticleUpgrade Failed 2008R2 Express to 2012 Evaluation
Hi,I am trying to upgrade an instance of 200R2 Express to 2012 Evaluation.At the "Upgrade Rules" section I receive an error message stating:"SQL Server 2012 Feature Upgrade Failed""The specified...
View Articledisable SQL CEIP services
hi shall i disable below services from production server (Customer Experience Improvement Programme ? is there any depends?pros / cons ? SQL Analysis Services CEIP SQL Server CEIP service SQL Server...
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Confusion with Cluster Security Policy while Installing SQL Server 2008 R2 on...
Good morning,I'm trying to install SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Windows 2012 R2 cluster, but have hit a bit of a barrier.Everything has gone swimmingly, up until the "Cluster Security Policy" page. I am...
View ArticleQuestion on setting up a 2nd instance of SQL 2012 Express
When setting up a 2nd instance of SQL 2012 Express, I need to change the service accounts from the default to NT Authority\System.Any reason for this?Ok to do this?Thanks!
View ArticleWe want to migrate our SQL on premise(sql 2008, sql 2012 and 2014) to the...
We want to migrate our SQL on premise(sql 2008, sql 2012, and 2014) to the Azure cloud (sql 2016).A backup of the database will be done for the on premise databases then this will be restored on a sql...
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