SQL Server 2008 R2 installation error 5178
Hi All,Can anyone shed some light on this? I've been searching answer on the web but with no luck. basically i got the following error in the sql error log while i was trying to intall SQL Server 2008...
View ArticleHow to test a new SQL Server installation
Hi,We are in the process of consolidating several database on a single SQL Server instance.We first installed a test server and we want to use this installation as the base for our production server.I...
View ArticleMSA Account Naming Rules?
Hi, we have a new VM with SQL server and plan to use our first MSA. I asked for an account that had embedded $ in the name (e.g., "sql$blah$blah$msa"). We use this format for regular domain accounts...
View ArticleFailed Install of SQL Server 2008 R2 - sql.cab Corrupt
Installing SQL 2008 R2 failed on install of RS, IS and client tools with the same error: "The cabinet File 'sql.cab' required for this installation is corrupt and cannot be used. This could indicate a...
View ArticleInstallation of update KB2977320 results in error code 29569 and 45671
When trying to manually install the update KB2977320 after the automatic installation failed I get the following entries in my log:2014-11-20 17:10:47 Slp: Sco: Attempting to normalize directory path...
View ArticleUpgrade from Sql server 2005 Sp4 Enterprise to SQL server 2008 R2 enterprise...
Hi All,After going to all post related upgrade, I'm bit confused and my DBA knowledge is very low.Currently we have SQL server 2005 (SP4) Enterprise edition and we need to upgrade it into SQL server...
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Cannot install SQL Server 2014 on Windows 7 SP1
This rule failure is bizarre as I was able to install SQL Server 2008R2 and 2012, both of which had this as a pre-requisite as well. I have verified that the feature is turned on as well as the .Net...
View ArticlePreparation help to configure SQL server 212 Std for System Center 2012 R2
HiWe are planning to prepare 2 SQL /Std VMs in cluster for System center 2012 R2 implementation. We will go with 2 instances (one for SCCM & VMM and 2nd for SCOM). Do we get any reference / how to...
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An error occured after the installation of SQL Server 2014 Enterprise Edition
As you can see, only the Analysis Services was installed successfully, the rest are failed.Well, I'm using a 64-bit Windows 8 Single Language, and my ISO file was a 32-bit installer. But why on my...
View ArticleUninstalling default instance (SQL server 2005) from a migrated server
Hi All,Currently SQL Server 2005 Enterprise version is installed in C drive with default instance and we need to migrate all that to 2008 R2 . I'm planning to install new SQL server 2008 R2...
View ArticleTechnical concerns regarding SQL Databases
Hi Azure technical team. We're looking into the possibility of using Azures hosting services for our existing database of music files. After speaking to a representative from the Sales Team we've...
View Articlesql server 2008 r2 installation failed 0x80070002
when I tried to install MS sql server 2008 r2 an ms-dos window flashed and nothing happend I have .net framework 2 and 3.5 installed on my windows server 2003 machine and the windows installer is...
View ArticleIssue opening *.mdf files in SqlServer Express 2008 R2
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), VS2010 Pro, SQL Server Express 2008 R2 (tried both x86 and x64)Error showing in visual studio The database 'C:\USERS\SWATI\DOCUMENTS\VISUAL STUDIO 2010\PROJECTS\ONLINE...
View ArticleHotFix4 for SQL Server 2005 doesn't work
I am having problems getting a machine running SQL Server 2008 R2 (Express) to connect to a SQL Server 2005 (Full Standard Edition) DB on another machine via the LAN. It times out when connecting from...
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failed installation of SQL Server 2014
After several failed attempts to install SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition as a named instance on a PC, it is time to seek help. Said PC has Windows 7, SP1, 64-bit and already has a default instance...
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Consequences of using out-of-mainstream support SQL 2008R2
My management wants me to justify why we should upgrade from SQL2008R2 (out of mainsttream support) to SQL2014.I have enough technological arguments, but still looking for any kind of impact at support...
View ArticleMissing MSI files SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3
I have hit an issue while installing Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2008 R2. The existing version is10.50.4295.0 (SP2+CU9) When running the SP3 file the following error occurs SQL Server Setup has...
View ArticleUpgrade the Edition for SQL Server 2012
Hi All,After spending 3hrs on the phone to MS in India I'm trying here as a last resort!I'm trying to upgarde my SQL server 2012 Developer version from Evaluation to a full copy. I've been told that my...
View ArticleSQL 2014 standard compute support question
My server has 2 physical sockets with 6 cores each. However hyperthreading is turned on. Therefore from the OS perspective it appears to have 24 logical processors. Will SQL 2014 Standard use all 24...
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