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j0shua
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 Posted - 2010-09-11 : 01:22:58
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| Hi to all,I am trying to install a sql 2005 server Enterprise. My OS is Windows 7 Ultimate Edition. Though i am successful in installing the setup, I am not able to see the database engine installed. I cannot see the sql2005 instance. Is my setup incomplete?Also when i go through the wizard setup, the sql database service checkbox is disabled.Am i missing any steps? i have tried to install this also using command prompt, and provided the parameters needed to create an instance, however, i still cannot see the instance nor the service that holds it.Hope someone can enlighten me on this issue.Thank you so much... |
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jeffw8713
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2010-09-11 : 12:31:01
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| SQL Server 2005 Enterprise database engine is not supported on non server OS's. That is why the database engine is not available to be installed.Instead of using Enterprise, you should get the Developer's Edition. This version has all of the features of Enterprise, but can only be used for development work. You can get it for less than $50. |
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