Access 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 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 ArticleSQL SERVER STANDARD 2012 installation wont proceed on WINDOWS SERVER STANDARD...
We're setting up 3-servers, running on WINDOWS SERVER STANDARD 2012. 2 servers clustered and the 3rd will act as a storage. we've already setup everything. And the system has passed the cluster...
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SQL server 2008 or 2012 rC0 installation fails due to WMI service not started
Hello guys, Can anyone please help with this? I was trying to install sql server 2008 r2 express on my system but it keeps failing due to the error with the report below after setup support rules run...
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 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...
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Uninstalling SQL Server 2005 after Inplace upgraded of SQL Server 2005 SP3 to...
Hi All,We have done inplace upgraded of SQL Server 2005 SP3 (2 instances on same machine) to SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP1).After upgrade, as per Add and remove program SQL Server 2005 is taking around 3 GB...
View ArticlePerformance counter registry hive consistency error installng SQL 2008 on...
I cannot install SQL Server 2008 on Windows 7 64 bit. I get a failure during the checks for "Performance counter registry hive consistency". I have tried various solutions on these forums to no...
View ArticleSQL Server Management Studio has stopped working when changing fonts and colors
I installed sql server management studio 2012 about 3 months ago to test drive and from time to time I'll attempt to change my background color of the TSql editor "In the fonts and colors option under...
View ArticleError installing SQL Server 2008 r2 cumulative update 6 (CU6)
I'm setting up a brand new server withMicrosoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (RTM) - 10.50.1600.1 (X64) Apr 2 2010 15:48:46 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation Standard Edition (64-bit) on Windows NT 5.2...
View ArticleProblem Connecting to SQl after SP3 UG
Hi Guys,here is the error log2013-04-16 11:52:00.76 spid7s Script level upgrade for database 'master' failed because upgrade step 'sqlagent100_msdb_upgrade.sql' encountered error 200, state 7,...
View ArticleSQL Cluster: use NFS or iSCSI for datadrives
Hello All,I'm looking to setup a cluster and would like to use NFS or iSCSI.I have a 1GBit network interface for the connectivity to my NFS or iSCSI target.Is this a realistic design?Can NFS or iSCSI...
View ArticleCompatibility issues between SQL server 2008 R2 Enterprise and Windows Server...
Hi all,I just wanted to deploy SQL Server Enterprise 2008 R2 on a Windows 2012 Server and am getting the following screen:http://sdrv.ms/11lMRRQHas anyone else encountered this as well?Thanks!Filip
View ArticleMSDTC needed or not?
Hi All,I'm designing a SQL 2008 R2 Cluster on windows 2012 servercluster (2nodes) and am wondering if I need to foresee MSDTC as a cluster resource.I'm only going to deploy the database engine and...
View ArticleHow we calculate/allocate the disk space for sql server Log file drive?
Hi, I have 500 GB Data file and 200 GB index File . how much space can allocate to Log file drive? . i have already allocated 750 GB do the LOG File Drive. as per normal circumstances it is OK. but...
View ArticleDatatype Issue after Upgrade from 2000 to 2005
Hi, There was an upgrade from SQL Server 2000 to SQL Server 2005, now one of the executable is failing. It imports into a tables that had a numeric datatype before but now it seems to rejectnumbers...
View ArticleUnable to get past pre-req checker when deploying SQL 2008 R2 Cluster on...
Hello All,I'm trying to deploy a SQL 2008 R2 cluster on a windows 2012 server cluster (2nodes: SQL02 & SQL03).I've created a slipstreamed installation package of SQL 2008 R2 Enterprise + SP1 by...
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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Upgrade issue
select @@ version----------------OP: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (RTM) - 10.50.1617.0 (X64) Apr 22 2011 19:23:43 Copyright (c) Microsoft Corporation Standard Edition (64-bit) on Windows NT 6.1...
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