Issue opening *.mdf files in SqlServer Express 2008 R2
Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), VS2010 Pro, SQL Server Express 2008 R2 (tried both x86 and x64)Error showing in visual studio The database 'C:\USERS\SWATI\DOCUMENTS\VISUAL STUDIO 2010\PROJECTS\ONLINE...
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After several failed attempts to install SQL Server 2014 Developer Edition as a named instance on a PC, it is time to seek help. Said PC has Windows 7, SP1, 64-bit and already has a default instance...
View ArticleConsequences of using out-of-mainstream support SQL 2008R2
My management wants me to justify why we should upgrade from SQL2008R2 (out of mainsttream support) to SQL2014.I have enough technological arguments, but still looking for any kind of impact at support...
View ArticleUpgrade the Edition for SQL Server 2012
Hi All,After spending 3hrs on the phone to MS in India I'm trying here as a last resort!I'm trying to upgarde my SQL server 2012 Developer version from Evaluation to a full copy. I've been told that my...
View ArticleSQL 2014 standard compute support question
My server has 2 physical sockets with 6 cores each. However hyperthreading is turned on. Therefore from the OS perspective it appears to have 24 logical processors. Will SQL 2014 Standard use all 24...
View ArticleMissing MSI files SQL Server 2008 R2 SP3
I have hit an issue while installing Service Pack 3 for SQL Server 2008 R2. The existing version is10.50.4295.0 (SP2+CU9) When running the SP3 file the following error occurs SQL Server Setup has...
View ArticleSQL server setup has encountred the following error , the sql server licence...
when trying to installsql2012standardinSpanishon a serverwindows server2012standardinEnglish I get the followingmessage "The sql server licence agreement cannot be located for the selected edition...
View ArticleNo shortcuts for SQL in start menu, SQL not found running (from task...
How do I make sure that Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is installed correctly to be used with my Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2013 (mainly want to use Visaul Basic language) with all the tools and...
View ArticlePerformance issues in My SQL Server 2008 SP2
Hi All,I am new to SQL .I have SQL Server 2008 with SP2 installed and on the the same server i have a Application namend Microsoft System center operations manager 2007 R2 installed which uses SQL...
View ArticleSecurity patching on SQL Server 2005 SP4
I have a SQL Server 2005 instance at Service Pack 4 (Build 9.00.5000.00) and have questions about these 2 security patches.MS11-049 (KB2494120)MS12-070 (KB2716429)Will applying MS12-070 (KB2716429)...
View ArticleMOF Syntax Error Installing SQL Server 2014 Express
I am trying to install SQL Server 2014 Express With Tools on a fully updated Win 8.1 system having already installed Visual Studio Community 2013 with Update 4. During the installation of SQL Server, I...
View ArticleBackup Database From SQL Server 2014 with expired trial period.
Hi,Looking for some advice. I created a database on a SQL Server 2014 Trial Version i downloaded from the Microsoft website. Our company bought a license for SQL Server 2012 instead of 2014, how can i...
View Articleis it ok to run VSS (shadow copies) on an SQL server?
is it ok to run VSS (shadow copies) on an SQL server? I have IIS and SQL on the same server. I would like to make shadow copies of my IIS files, but don't want to do anything that could corrupt my...
View ArticleKB2977326 - Security Update for SQL Server Service Pack 1 repeatedly fails to...
This update fails to install every day when I shut down my computer. Here is the WindowsUpdate.Log: 2014-12-0215:50:11:46942044cAU######### 2014-12-0215:50:11:46942044cAU # Initiating install at...
View ArticleOverlapped I/O error installing SQL Server Express 2014 on Win 8.1
Hi,I'm attempting to install SQL2014 on a SurfacePro3 running Win 8.1. Despite much searching I've not found anything that gets me past this problem.I've tried:Uninstalling a update KB2918614 which...
View ArticleError Upgrading SQL 2012 SP1 to SP2
Get this error when trying to install KB2958429. Action required: Use the following information to resolve the error, and then try the setup process again.Feature failure reason: An error occurred...
View ArticleHow to install sp2 for sql server 2012 , where sql server 2012 instnce is...
Hi Everyone,I want to install sp2 for sql server 2012, My sql server 2012 instance is installed in cluster mode.Please suggest the best practice to install sp2 , what are prerequisite and...
View ArticleInstall fail, messed ws 2012r2 up
Hi,after I finally got succesfully migrated ws2003 AD to new 2012r2, everything were running perfectly, until I started to install SQL Server Standard 2014 on that server, only rapid flash of the...
View ArticleWindows 7
I received a box in the bottom right hand side of my screen stating that I had an illegal Windows 7. I contacted Dell and they said they had sold me a computer with a LEGAL Windows 7. Also, someone...
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