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Hi I'm trying to install powerpivot with sharepoint integration mode on a server using sql server 2012 installation wizard. I type in a domain user name and password and I get the error message : The...
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Hi, We are building an installer that will want to install a database on a remote database server. Before we attempt anything on that server, we want to test that server to find its Authentication mode...
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Hi there. Sorry but most of the posts I've read regarding buying a version of SQL are over 5 years old! So... here's my question(s). I've developed a Windows (Access ADP) application for a customer of...
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I installed SQL Server 2012 Standard on a trial basis. I received notice that the trial period expired. I attempted to uninstall the product using Windows uninstall. The uninstall process hung. I...
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Windows 7 Home Premium, SQL Server 2008 R2 Windows system recovery, had to reinstall SQL Server 2008 R2. When I ran SQLCMD –L, The servers: return NULL. I ran the SQl Server Installation Center to...
View ArticleError while installing SQL Server 2012 on Windows server 2008 R2 service pack1
Hi , can anybody help me in solving below errors which i am getting while installing SQL Server 2012 on windows server 2008r2 service pack 1- (I have full Administrator's right)...
View ArticleKB2716439 install failure due to running WMI service
KB2716439 security update fails to install here when WMI service is running. The installer does not attempt to stop the service or anything, just spits out a ton of logs and leaves the update...
View ArticleSQLServer2012-KB2716442-x64 failing during installation
I tried to install recent update for SQL server 2012 and I cannot: SQLServer2012-KB2716442-x64 failing during installation, both Windows Update and manual setup. The last entry in log before rollback...
View ArticleCan BIDS 2008 Connect to SQL Server 2012
Hi I need to upgrade my server Need to know if BIDS 2008 connect to SQL Server 2012
View ArticleSQL Server developer edition and Licencing
If I am going to use the Developer Edition of SQL Server in my not production environments, I need to have a licence for every Developer that is going to use the Instances created with the Developer...
View ArticleRestore system databases of sql2008 to sql 2008r2
Hi All, we have a situation where i am asked to restore the system db's master and msdb which belong to sql 2008 and restore them in 2008r2 instance which is newly installed in new server below are my...
View Articlehelp on sql 2005 installation
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Hi all, I have installed SQL SERVER 2005 CTP,Version 9.00.1314 but the problem is...as soon as i m trying to connect..i gave the local server name as SHUCHI during the installation and now i m trying...
View ArticleSingle Raid10 volume for TempDb -- Still advised multiple files?
Just a quick question...when my TempDB for both of my SQL 2012 instances are on a single Raid 10 volume, am I correct in following all the guides about still adding additional NDF files to the tempDB...
View ArticleSafe to delete SQl Server 2008 Setup Support Files
I've run into a bit of a disk space problem so need to uninstall some unnecessary programs. Does "Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Setup Support Files" fall into this category? Are these files needed to...
View ArticleHelp Upgrading SQL Server 2008 R2 from Evaluation to Standard
My name is Bill. Here is my story.... In April I was installing SQL Server 2008 R2 on my server at work. I was upgrading from SQL Server 2008 R2 Exress, which I had outgrown. I wanted to prove out...
View ArticleSQL 2008 installation error
I am not a computer geek, I cannot manage to install this SQL thing. everytime I tried all I got is this: TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Setup ------------------------------ The following error has...
View ArticleScript level upgrade for database 'master' failed because upgrade step...
I cannot start the instance MSSQLSERVER since I tried to update SQL Server 2012 using Windows Update. As I was updating it, Windows Update gave me an error message saying that the update failed. I...
View ArticleSQL Server 2005 install error - Native Client
I have an old production server running SQL Server 2000. I am trying to install a named instance of SQL Server 2005 on the machine as well. During the install I get the error "An installation package...
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