SQL2008 and clustering
All,I am looking to create a SQL2008 cluster (on win2k3) but in 2 steps.. i need a working SQL2008 initially then adding in a node to have it in a clustered setup. Is it possible to install in a 1 node...
View ArticleSQL Authentication
When trying to setup a ODBC Connection from Sever A to my SQL Server, I get an error:Login failed for user 'Domain Account'. Reason: An attempt to login using SQL authentication failed. Server is...
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SQL Server 2012 RC0 restore database
Hi,I have SQL Server 2012 RC0 64-bit installed & running (on Win 2008 Server R2 64-bit virtual machine). I was trying to restore SQL Server 2008 database backup using SSMS and I don't see OK or...
View ArticleSQL Management Studio updates are unreasonably large.
Hi,Just in case anyone is also annoyed by the large monthly updates for SSMS, here's a link to my product suggestion that the updater should be smaller and patch differentially. Feel free to vote if...
View ArticleUnable to install SQL Express 2008 R2 SP3, product version null
Let me start by saying that an uninstall and re-install is not an option.I am trying to install SP3, for SQL Express 2008 R2 so that I can run parallel SQL Express installations while migrating...
View ArticleMigrate SQL Server Standard 2000 to Express 2008 using backup/restore -...
Hello,would anyone be able to give a hint on the type of restore problem I have?We have an SQL Server 2000 databae with some encrypted packages, functions and triggers. We have to downgrade to the...
View ArticleSQL2016 Upgrade >> CU2
From scanning news/posts in the interwebs I have noticed several issues regarding upgrades to CU2, so I wanted to start a discussion on this topic.I'm not a novice ... if anything I'm a bit old-school...
View Articlesql 2016 error when seting up maintenance plan for the first time
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio ------------------------------ Cannot create a task from XML for task "", type "" due to error 0x80070057 "The parameter is incorrect.". (OnPreExecute)...
View ArticleSSMS 2016, sql login, sluggish
I have a sql test box with the latest SSMS 2016 version installed. ( I use it as my sql Management "pane of glass"). Connecting to other sql servers via SSMS 2016 via Windows auth works fine BUT...
View ArticleUpgrade SQL Server and Windows Server
Plans are to upgrade to the latest SQL Server and Windows Server, which one should be first or does it matter.Thanks
View ArticleConnect to server and create db
We just installed SQL Server 2016 on a Win 2016 server. When logged in as domain admin I try to connect to the server via SSMS as domain\administrator using windows authentication I am getting error...
View ArticleSQL Server 2012 SP3
Hi,As per the Installation steps mentioned in the SQL Sever 2012 SP3 release notes, it didn't mention anything about Server reboot. Just wanted to confirm, Does Server Reboot NOT required post SP3 is...
View ArticleSQL Server 2008 r2 on Server 2016?
Hi, i didn't found anything yet if SQL 2008r2 (with sp3) is supported on Server 2016?as i understood this KB https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2681562 Minium SP2 is needed for support with server...
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Unable to install SQL Server 2012 on Windows 7
Hi There,I am unable to install SQL server 2012 on my machine as the setup is frozen on the below. What can I do to resolve this issue. I believe some windows installer is deleted from my computer...
View ArticleAutomate PS4 upgrade to PS5
Hi, Most of the PS scripts use "Install - Application" which assumes PowerShell 5 is already in place. I'm finding it difficult to hunt down a script that auto-updates PS4 to PS5.Web services work...
View ArticleFailed service pack upgrade on SQL Server 2014
Hi Guys,I have been troubleshooting a failed service pack upgrade for SQL Server 2014 with no success yet. Currently I have a Windows server 2008 R2 Enterprise, service pack 1, 64 bit.I got SQL Server...
View ArticleVersion store -- tempdb-- Insert statement versioning
Hi Experts,as per troubleshooting guide, here insert statement only versioned when bulk logged and not full recovery, Is there any logic behind this or my understanding is wrongIn all databases that...
View ArticleSQL Trouble
Please tell me how sql came to be on my laptop? I know nothing about it and did not download it or the ms servers that are also on my laptop. I also have Hyper V and other applications. I have not...
View ArticleAdding the key to SQL Server did something to the database
I have taken over our SCCM work from the previous guy that left. For some reason the version SQL server 2008 installed was the eval copy. When I put the key in through the maintenance wizard I lost the...
View ArticleCan't start SSIS service after changing account
Hi, I recently changed my SQL Server 2012 account setup to use individual domain service accounts for each SQL Server service vs one account for everything. I was able to get the engine, agent,...
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