The patch installer has failed to update the shared features. To determine...
I have SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3, I was trying to apply 3045316 MS15-058: Description of the security update for SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 3 GDR: July 14, 2015 build 10.53.6220.0. It fails with the...
View ArticleSQL Server Express Edition Can't Install
Hello, my name is Rosyid. I have a problem during installation of SQL Server on my Server. The SQL Server can't install because the SQL Server Browser service can't start. I tried to install following...
View ArticleHow to patch Sql Server 2014(64) Sp1 CU6.
I am new to Sql Server. I have downloaded Sql server 2014 Sp1 & Cumulative Update Package 6 for SQL Server 2014 SP1(KB3144524). Just want to understand how to patch CU6. I did not initiate the sql...
View Articlesql server Dev setup/upgrade
Hello. The company uses sql server 2008 R2 with several databases, ssis packages, etc. We are in the process of setting up a Dev server which we do not have yet... Question: Should we set-up the Dev...
View ArticleHost operating system for SQL Server - Windows Server Vs Windows 7
Hello,1. Considering SQL Server 2014 Express, both Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 7 SP1 Professional x64, are supported. I need virtual machine for SQL Server ONLY. Does it make sense to pay more...
View ArticleSQL server services go from auto start to disabled
Periodically we are finding that MSSSQLServer services are stopping. Inspection of the logs shows this each time it happens:The start type of the SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER) service was changed from auto...
View ArticleDatabase mail configured and working successfully but log details showing error
Dear Experts,Please help me out this issue.I have configured the database mail setup in sql server 2012 evaluation version but facing following issue.1- I have tested many mails and it working fine and...
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Weird error during setup/install
I'm trying to setup SQL Server express on my ThinkPad. I'm getting this error. I'm not even sure what to call it.Can anyone help me get this working?Thanks in advance!!MY BOOK
View ArticleSQL Server Installation Failure: There was a failure to calculate the default...
Hi all,I am doing an unattended installation of SQL Server, which has failed twice. I am performing this install on Windows Server 2012 R2, and I have verified through PowerShell that .NET Framework...
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Login Error. A network-related or instance-specific error occurred . . .
Trying to login to SQL Server. Getting this error.I looked in Configuration Manager > SQL Server Agent. When I change the Start mode to Automatic, I get this error. Is there an easy work-around for...
View ArticleSQL Server 2014 SP1 - earlier CUs unavailable
We were hoping to download and apply Cumulative Update 5 for SQL 2014 SP1, but it is unavailable on the MS download site. The site only offers CU 6, which was just released 10 days ago (4/18/16). We...
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Unspecified error while installation of SQL server 2012 express SP3
Hi,We are trying to install SQL server 2012 express SP3 version on Windows server 2012 r2. Its giving the unspecified error once you start the setup. Same setup is working for other servers. We tried...
View ArticleSQL Server 2014 Upgrade - Unsafe assembly errors
Hello,We recently upgraded our SQL Server 2012 Business Intelligence Edition installation to SQL Server 2014 Business Intelligence Edition. The following errors now occur in the SQL Server error...
View Articlecan MS SQL 2008R2 express and MS SQL 2008 R2 full version coexist on windows...
I have already MS SQL 2008R2 express to be installed and configured on one of my Windows 2012 servers from the installation of WSUS and McAfee EPO. Can I install MS SQL 2008R2 licensed version on the...
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Permission denied in database 'master'. Error.
I've had all kinds of problems setting up a new instance of SQL Server on my work laptop. I've jumped through all kinds of hoops because permissions are very restricted on my machine. It almost works...
View ArticleIs it safe to delete the "Update Cache" folder?
In C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\100\Setup Bootstrap\Update Cache, I've got a copy of (what looks like) SQL Server 2008 SP1, occupying about 340MB of disk space.Is it safe to delete this...
View ArticleSQL Server Installation Failed. An object or column name is missing or empty
Hi,I am doing an unattended SQL Server 2014 installation, and it has failed on multiple servers. The error log is below. Any tips on what the issue is?Overall summary: Final result:...
View ArticleDifference Between Product Version and Patch Level
Hi,What is the Exact difference between product version and patch level in SQL Server.Regards Suman
View ArticleSQL Server on Linux
I have Signed up for SQL sever on Linux evaluation.On March 16th, I received a download link from SQL server community for release candidate of SQL Server 2016.But the link takes me to regular SQL...
View ArticleSQL 2014 MSA service account change
Hello All,I have installed SQL server on machine X with MSA account. Now here is my issue.I need to change server name from X to Y. Y is an existing server which we will shutdown first.My question is...
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