SQL Server 2012 Express on Window 8.1 64 bit version?
Hi, I´m trying to install SQL Server 2012 Express on Windows 8.1 64 bit version. When I reach the point of "Installing Setup Files", of the installation process, the installation seems to halt. I´ve...
View ArticleSlient install of Sql 2012 enterprise fails 'MEDIALAYOUT' is invalid"
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Hello,I have an SQL Enterprise evaluation instance which I downloaded from MS site and later got to know we have a KMS server, now I need to update the SQL instance with the key from KMS server, how...
View ArticleSQL Server 2008 R2 download
Hi,is there a 64-bit version of 2008 R2Standard that is not a VHD version i.e. SQLFull_X64_ENU or a 32-bit version that will install on a 64 bit machine ?Thanks
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View ArticleSlient install of Sql 2012 enterprise fails 'MEDIALAYOUT' is invalid"
I'm trying to install SQL 2012 using the config file. It's failing and reporting 'MEDIALAYOUT' is invalid. The problem is that this isn't even a parmater that exists in the file. I know it's finding...
View ArticleRAID configuration, better to logically split RAID5 or RAID1 with SQL?
I want to setup a new SQL server with SQL 2008 R2. I have to use this version due to the application support behind it. I have a question regarding best practice with disk setup on a physical server....
View ArticleSQL Server 2014 purchase in UK
How do I buy SQL Server 2014 development edition in the UK? The UK version of the MS online shop doesn't have it, Amazon UK doesn't have it, I can't find an MS Partner in the UK who sells that...
View ArticleIs SQL 2014 Developer and Enterprise iso the same file except for the name?
Hi,I noticed the file sizes of SQL Enterprise and SQL Developer are the same size with the same installation features. I didn't see any indications that separated the two version during...
View ArticleThe 'DbProviderFactories' section can only appear once per config file....
Hi I have installed just the enterprise manager, and client connectivity tools on my workstation. When I try to do something in Enterprise manager like create a new view I get the error in the Title...
View ArticleSQL Express 2008 to 2012 express upgrade not working
I'm trying to upgrade an older version of SQL Express 2008 to 2012 by first upgrading to (what I think is) 2008 SP3 (10.0.5500.0).The upgrade to 2008 SP3 says it has completed and the version of the...
View ArticleDetermine Linked Server Provider Version in Use
Would like to determine the Linked Server Provider Version in UseI have several versions of the Oracle Client on my machine.Would like to ensure that the OraOLEDB.Oracle provider being used in the...
View ArticleInstall SQL 2008 on Windows 7
Hello,I recently upgraded my os from vista home edition to windows 7 home edition and now attempting to install SQL Server 2008 but receiving the following error message:"Failed to open registry key...
View ArticleSQL Express 2008 R2, SP1 Cumulative Update
We are running Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition with Advanced Services v10.50.1600.1 on a Windows 2008 R2, SP1 server. A known memory leak in SQL is causing issues and I've been told to get a...
View ArticleService Packs, Security Updates and Cumulative Updates
I would like to find a document that would help me understand and clarify Service Packs, Security Updates and Cumulative Updates versions and relationships.Things like. Cumulative Updates include old...
View ArticleRule "SQL Server 2008 edition upgrade" failed
The selected SQL Server instance does not meet upgrade matrix requirements.I am trying to upgrade from SQL 2008 R2 to SQL 2008 R2 Enterprise. It is a windows 2008 R2 64 bit server. On the edition...
View ArticleUpgrading from SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition [ENU] to SQL Server 2008...
I have downloaded the MS Security Compliance Manager, which is in two parts: MS SQL Server 2008 Express Edition & the SCM. The install instructions state the the server needs to be install before...
View ArticleMigration from Lync 2010 sql enterprise to standard
How to degrade Lync associated sql server2008r2 enterprise edition to sql 2008r2 standard edition ?
View ArticleAlwaysOn Availability group listener error
When trying to create an AlwaysOn Availability group listener I am getting an error message. The user I am trying to create the listener under is a domain admin. Both of the nodes are on the same...
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