Should Cumulative Updates be installed onto a brand new SQL Server?
I am just looking for some opinions on whether or not I should install Cumulative Update 5 for SQL Server 2008 R2 (with SP2) or not. It would seem that Microsoft warns against installing what they...
View ArticleInstalling a 2nd Instance of SQL Server 2008 R2 and Feature Selection
I just completed installing a default 64-bit instance of SQL Server 2008 R2. Now I need to install a 32-bit instance as well because we have one vendor that does not support 64-bit versions.When I...
View ArticleHow to Upgrade From Evalution to Licensed Edition 2012. Do I need to...
I am currently on the Evaluation Edition of 2012. The evaluation period hasn't ended, but we are ready to go the licensed edition. We have the install that has the product key. So I started the...
View ArticleDB for storing 5-10 GB / minute
I'm with a research institution, and we're looking into capturing data from simultaneous camera streams over a period of hours to support our research efforts. Our lofty data storage goals, however,...
View ArticleSQL Error when installing 2008 R2
well, i have been looking through the fourms to see if i can find the same error i have, i cant seem to find it, ive tried doing this people suggested as with the .Net Framework, and the C++ 2005 sp1...
View ArticleUpgrading 32-bit SQL Server 2005 Express (SP3) Installation to SP4
PROBLEMI am unable to upgrade a 32-bit SQL Server 2005 Express SP3 installation to SP4. When I attempt to, the installer bypasses the engine stating, "The edition of product instance MSSQLSERVER does...
View ArticleHello guys i have error on my SQL 2008 r2 express set up the error is like...
TITLE: SQL Server Setup failure. ------------------------------ SQL Server Setup has encountered the following error: Object of type 'Microsoft.SQL.Chainer.Package.PropertiesTypeProperty' cannot be...
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Applying SQL 2012 SP1 to Instance Doesn't change Version
We've got an instance of SQL 2012 Express installed on our System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 Server. We applied SP1 to it, via Microsoft Update, and yet the version number hasn't changed. The...
View Article"Select Instance" is not available when upgrade to SQL 2008 R2
Hello,I am trying to perform in-place upgrade to an existing default instance of SQL 2005 SP3 (x64) Standard edition to SQL 2008 R2 (x64) Standard.In the upgrade wizard, it does not allow me to "Select...
View ArticleSQL Server IIS installation
running SQL Server on the same machine as your IIS installation.. What are the pros and cons of each? Which is better? I typically run them separately (Joel's preference) but I can see Jeff's point...
View Article2008R2 : Unable connect to server after upgrade with SP1
Here it is. In the last month I got 2 hard drive failure, and did have to reinstall SQL server 2008 R2. The 2 first time, no problem everything went smooth. After last hard drive failure, I had...
View ArticleSQL 2008 R2 10.0.4064.0
Long story, so bear with meWe installed an accounting package that included Sequel 2005 over the network at the office. I also installed the same software at home so I could test procedures without...
View ArticleAccess SQL Server Express 2008
I'm installing an application that requires a SQL Server database. I'm running windows 8. There are not any MS Office applications installed (I have not installed any software nor activated any...
View ArticleRunning XP compatibility mode in Windows 8
I apologize in advance if I'm asking this question in the wrong forum.I'm trying to install a program on my windows 8 system which runs well/stably in XP. I have been given conflicting answers...
View ArticleHow to install SQL SERVER 2008 in windows 8 pro 64bit ???
Install Sql Server 2008 in windows 8 64bit machine ???
View ArticleEnabling FILESTREAM on SQL Server 2012 (x64) and Windows 8 (x64)
Hi!I'm trying to activate FILESTREAM on my SQL Server 2012, however i'm not accomplishing it. I've tried to follow this instructions: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc645923.aspxMy SETUP is...
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 ArticleCollation question/advice
Hi All,I'm looking for some SQL collation advice please? Before I start I should say I'm not a SQL DBA but I'm fairly knowledgeable. I've been tasked with setting up a mixed-purpose SQL 2008 R2 cluster...
View ArticleSQL Server Agent not starting after upgrade.
I just recently upgraded from SQL Server 2005 standard to SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise. After I install was done it said something about "MSSQLDBDefaultUser" which was created some time ago didn't...
View ArticleChanging an SQL SA password
Hi im not sure this is the right forum so sorry if it isnt.Is it possible to change the SA password for a SQL using a script or from a cmd/powershell prompt?If so can someone point me in the right...
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