Can't apply CU5 - option grayed out
Hello,I have a local, named sql server 2012 sp1 instance running virtualized on an ESX host with VMWare. We wanted to apply cu5 to this instance and several others for the pages in memory fix. The...
View ArticleApply SP1 to SQL 2012 clustered on a Windows 2012 failover cluster
For earlier versions of clustering there was an ability to prevent a resource from failing to a particular node. I used this when service packing clusters to ensure that no SQL instances would attempt...
View ArticleUpgrading from SQL 2000 to 2012 - HOW?
This page http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143393.aspx says I can upgrade from other older products, but doesn't go back as far as 2000.If I have to run a backup of all of my 2000 databases...
View ArticleSQL SERVER 2012 Instnace Error Windows 8
I am trying to install SQL server 2012. It keeps giving me the Instance error over and over again. I have been trying for a week now and nothing is working. I do have WinRAR. Please Help. Plus I have...
View ArticleSQL 2008 R2 SP2 Install problem
Hi all~~ There is problem when I am trying to install SQL 2008 R2 SP2 problem the existing is Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 (SP1) - 10.50.2500.0 (Intel X86) Jun 17 2011 00:57:23 Copyright (c)...
View ArticleWhen is or will there be a SQL Server 2012 R1 SP2 release date?
SQL Server 2012 SP 1 was released over a year ago on 11/8/2012. When is the next service pack going to be available? I see announcements for SQL Server 2014 CTP's, but what about fixing 2012?SQL...
View ArticleSQL Server 2012 stops running after setup files are copied.
SQL Server 2012 setup stops running after setup files are copied.I've experiencing the same issue on two different machines. Both are 64 bit running Server 2008.On both of them I tried installing using...
View ArticleSQL Server 2012 express istallation failing to install "Database Engine...
I ran SQL Server 2012 express setup as user with administrator privileges and still it's failing to install "Database Engine Service" and "SQL Server Replication". Any and every ideas on how to resolve...
View ArticleSQL AGENT not Installed when upgrading a SQL 2008R2 Server to SQL 2012
After upgrading a SQL2008R2 server to SQL2012 I noticed the SQL Agent for 2012 was not installed. The old 2008R2 version is there. There directory for the agent isn't even there.
View ArticleSQL Server 2012 setup problem regarding default Account Names on Server...
Trying to install SQL server 2012 standard edition w/ SP1. Installing onto Server 2012 R2 which is installed on a Hyper-V virtual machine. 2012 R2 roles/features are: AD DS, App Server, DNS, File...
View ArticleRepair SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2
Hi everyone, Following an upgrade to SQL Server 2012 which didn't succeed, someone recommended that I repair my actual SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 setup. The actual setup I have, which btw is running...
View ArticleInstalling SQL server with local Admin rights
Dear DB expertsI have a concern about installing SQL server 2000 on win 2003 with out local admin rightsI have delegated local admin rights to a Domain user. that user can install and configure SQL...
View ArticleHow do i check if instant file initialization is enabled?
How do i check if instant file initialization is enabled?I am using SQL 2008 r2 on Windows Server 2008 r2.Thanks.Mr Shaw
View ArticleCheck instant file initialization without using trace flag.
The article http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sql_pfe_blog/archive/2009/12/23/how-and-why-to-enable-instant-file-initialization.aspx explains how to check the instance file initialization status by using a trace...
View ArticleInstant File Initialization account.
The article http://timradney.com/2012/05/31/ifi/ says to use the SQL Group account listed in lusrmgr.MSC for Instant File Initialization.Is it ok to use another account which has SQL Server sysadmin...
View ArticleLegit Product Key Not working for SQL Server 2008 R2 on SBS 2011 Ess.
All,Here is the situation. Please advise.I got the SQL Server 2008 R2 with 5 CALs in the DVD case.Ran an install thinking Win Server 2008 R2 would work, so i put the product key as I was installing SQL...
View ArticleCan't find SQL Server Express application after install
I have downloaded and install SQL Server Express on my new Win 8.1 laptop. Installtion runs without any issues (no error messages displayed) and shows a successfull completion. However, I can't seem...
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Rule "SQL Server 2012 feature Upgrade" Failed
I am doing an in-place upgrade of SQL Server 2008 R2 SP2 > SQL Server 2012 SP1, both 64-bit, installed on Windows Server 2008 R2.I ran the SQL Server Upgrade Advisor tool prior to upgrade which...
View ArticleCan't find en_sql_server_2008_ctp_4_vhd_part_1_of_5_.rar
I'm trying to use the MSDN subscriber downloads VPC image for SQL Server 2008 CTP. There are 4 files listed as 1 of 4, 2 of 4, ... 4 of 4.When executing the WinRAR self-extracting archive, it runs...
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