Default Instance
Feb 27, 2008I will need to use a unique instance name. Do i first need to install SQL 2005 using the Default Instance name, than install using my unique Instance name?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks,
Kerry
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Migrating From SQL2K Named Instance To SQL2K5 Default Instance
Feb 19, 2007Hi, I have a task in hand to migrate (upgrade) from SQL2K named instance to SQL2K5 default instance. There are many intranet applications touching current SQL2K. I would like to perform this upgrade such that I don't have to touch any application code - meaning I don't have to change the connectionstring to point to new Default instance. How can I achieve this?
So, in otherwords, here is what I want to achieve:
Current Server: SQL2K: SERVER_AINSTANCE_A (named instance)
Upgraded Server: SQL2K5: SERVERB (default instance)
If I have both default, I could achive this by setting up DNS alias after migration done so that any call for SERVER_A would point to SERVER_B. But in my case, I don't have SERVER_A, I have named instance. Is there any solution?
Regards,
Vipul
Named Instance Problems (Default Of 7.0/2000 Instance)
Oct 10, 2001I am trying to set up a Named Instance of SQL 2000 on the same machine that has a default instance of SQL 7.0. The setup always completes and I am able to register the Named Instance of the SQL Server with which it was installed on. However, when I try to connect the users to the database, with both windows and SQL authentication, I receive a SQL server not found error. I have tried an alias setup as well as physically specifying the port number in settup up an ODBC connection.
Has anyone ran into similar problems?
Also, has anyone been able to successfully complete the process as mentioned above?
Move SQL2005 From Default Instance To Named Instance
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Bryan
Installing A Default Instance AFTER A Named Instance???
Aug 24, 2006I have SQL Server 2000 Standard Edition (sp3a) running on a windows 2003 (sp4) Server.
It is a Production Server with 3 NAMED Instances and NO Default Instance.
Does anyone know if I can rerun the SQL Server Install and add a DEFAULT Instance to this box without disrupting the other Named Instances???
Migrating From Named Instance To Default Instance
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Is this an easy process? What about the logins and the maintenance plans and jobs? Is there anything else I need to be aware of?
Create A Named Instance On Top Of A Default Instance
Apr 13, 2007Hi
I've never had to do this, but when I downloaded the Web Workflow Approvals Starter Kit, it requested that I install the database into a User Instance of .SQLEXPRESS.
Now the problem is, I've installed it onto a default instance, so I was wondering whether you can create a named instance on top of a default instance... and if so, how would you do that?
Cheers
Chris
Connection String For Default Instance Of SQL Server 2005, On A Box Also Running A Named Instance Of SQL Server 2000
Nov 15, 2007The box I am trying to connect to is running two instances of SQL Server.
There is a SQL Server 2005 instance which is the default. There is a SQL Server 2000 instance which is named 'SQLSERVER'.
I can connect to the SQL Server 2000 instance no problem:<add key="ConnectionString" value="server=MYPCSQLSERVER;database=mydatabase;user id=****;password=****" />
However, I am having trouble connecting to the Default SQL Server 2005 instance. I have tried:
<add key="ConnectionString" value="server=MYPC;database=mydatabase;user id=****;password=****" />
but it doesn't work. I have tried explicitly setting SQL Server 2005 to use port 1434 (as SQL Server 2000 is running on port 1433), and then used:
<add key="ConnectionString" value="server=MYPC,1434;database=mydatabase;user id=****;password=****" />
but this doesn't work either.
Am I mssing something here? Any help much appreciated
Thanks...
Is Using A Named Instance Better Over Using A Default Instance??
Jan 17, 2007If you were asked to install SQL 2005 on a machine, would u install a default instance or a named one? And why would u choose one over the other?? Also, r there any issues with using a default instance?
Thank you for all your help.
SQL Instance To Default
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May 5, 2006Problem: When the application installs it requires SQL Express
Server 2005. If it does not exist it will install it or
rollback. -> continue installation -> When the form
attempts to locate an SQL Instance on a machine that has not had SQL
server or any components connected before it shows up as
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order to build the application database inside SQL. Am I using
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Current code to locate SQL Instances:
try
{
////////////////////////////////////////
// Search and List SQL Server Instances
////////////////////////////////////////
//set cursor to thinking/hourglass
System.Windows.Forms.Cursor.Current =
System.Windows.Forms.Cursors.AppStarting;
//begin
ArrayList aServers = new ArrayList();
SQLDMO.ApplicationClass acServers = new SQLDMO.ApplicationClass();
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{
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acServers.ServerGroups.Item(iServerGroupCount).RegisteredServers.Count;
iServerCount++)
{
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}
}
//add the servers to the drop down box
if (aServers.Count < 1)
{
string NotExist = "<No Servers Found>";
cboServers.Items.Add(NotExist);
cboServers.SelectedIndex = 0;
btnSQLDataBaseCheckDB.Enabled = false;
}
else
{
cboServers.Items.AddRange(aServers.ToArray());
//select the first item in the array index to display
cboServers.SelectedIndex = 0;
}
}
catch (Exception ServerException)
{
MessageBox.Show(ServerException.Message);
}
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Aug 18, 2006Is this the only way to rename the default SQLEXPRESS instance name?
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q283811
Is there an easier way? I tried going to Register and changing it.. but that didn't seem to do anything.
SQL Default Instance Fail To Start
Nov 13, 2007Hi,
I am new to this forum and new to SQL, hope someone can help me. TIA
I have SQL 2000 running on the windows 2000 server. The program reside on the E drive and the data reside on the D drive, my system files drive C got corrupted and gave me the blue screen of death, so I had to reload it from back up, but in doing so, my SQL "Local" default instance fail to load after I got the server back up and running. My other instances are running fine except for the Local. Is their a way to bring that back? or do I have to reload SQL default instance ?
Thanks
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Hi,
Can I Install a default instance on Virtual SQL Server on a 2 node Cluster. If I already have a default instance on a different Virtual SQL Server on the same clustered Server.
What i am trying to do..
if i create 2 virtual sql Server (say sqlVi1 and sqlVi2)..
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Thanks in advance
I Hope someone from Microsoft or MVPs will help me.
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Feb 5, 2007When I try to connect to a default Express instance in Management Studio at the machine (Windows XP SP2) where the instance is installed, I'm getting the following error:
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Additional information:
1. The following Network Protocols are enabled: Shared Memory, Named Pipes, TCP/IP thru Configuration Manager
2. SQL Server Express default instance is running using NT
AUTHORITYNetworkService.
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or
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Thanks
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