Problem Trying To Re-install SQL Express, Instance Name, Help Please!!!!!
Jan 15, 2008
I installed SQL Express but didn't install using mixed mode (which is required for the application I am using, DynamicsGP v10). I tried to uninstall and re-install using mixed mode but here is where the nightmare begins. I get a message that the instance name already exists (the default instance name) and I get kicked out of the install.
I am not technical. I went to the support forum but couldn't understand most of the answers to questions which seemed to be related to my problem.
Please, could someone help me with this. It sounds like a simple problem but I am stuck.
I'm currently building an MSI to install SQL Express and want to install as a new instance, not the default instance, and not into the SQLEXPRESS instance either.
I saw the package.xml for Express in my VS Studio install. How would I go about using this? Or would I have to modify the MSI via Orca or something? I hope not. Wouldn't have a clue where to start.
In short, regardless if there is already an SQL Express instance on the machine or not, I need to silently install a fresh new instance of the server engine only, no client tools except sqlcmd.exe
I have seen that MS would advise that everyone use the SQLEXPRESS instance but I don't agree with it. I don't want other application installs trampling over my server settings and I don't want to trample over others. For example, expose others to TCPIP and CLR when they don't need it, and conversely others swithing them off in a shared server instance when I do need them.
For the first time, I want to set up the configuration of my SQL Server Management Studio Express (SSMSE) to allow me in doing the non-User-Instance/ADO.NET 2.0 programming from my VB 2005 Express. The SSMSE and VB 2005 Express are in my Windows XP Pro PC that is part of our NT 4 LAN System in our office. I read the article "How to configure SQL Server 2005 to allow remotre connections" in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/914277/ about (i) "Enable remote connections for SQL Server 2005 Express", (ii) Enable the SQL Server Browser service", (iii) Create exception in Windows Firewall, and (iv) Create an exception for the SQL Server Browser service in Windows Firewall. I entered the SQL Server Surface Area Configuration and I could not decide what options I should take for doing the non-User-Instance/ADO.NET 2.0 programming from my VB 2005 Express. I have the following questions on the page of "Minimize SQL Server 2005 Surface Area": (1) I saw "Configure Surface Area for localhost [change computer]". I clicked on [change computer] and I saw the following: Select Computer The Surface Area Configuration of this surface area of this computer or a remote computer. Specify a computer to configure: O Local computer O Remote computer Should I choose the "Local computer" or the "Remote computer" option? (2) Below the "Configure Surface Area for localhost [change computer]", I clicked on "Surface Area Configuration for Service and Connections", Select a component and then configure its services and connections: |-| SQLEXPRESS |-| Database Engine Service I picked => Remote Connection On the right-hand side, there are: O Local connections only O Local and remorte connections O Using TCP/IP O Using named pipes only O Using both TCP/IP and named pipes Should I choose O Local and remorte connections and O Using named pipes only?
Please help and tell me what options I should choose in (1) and (2).
I have SQL server 2005 Developers edition instaled on W2003 only one instance. When I'm trying to install SP2, service pack can't see default instance. I can only upgrace tools and other stuf. I need to upgrade server.
Problem: 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 <null>. I need to have access to the server(s) instances in order to build the application database inside SQL. Am I using the wrong approach with SQLDMO? Is there adifferent method to access the installed SQL Express 2005 connection string?
I am looking for a best practice or any suugestion on the best way to install an additional Sql 2005 instance in a cluster environment. We have a production environment that is active/active/passive and need to install an additional instance with a little impact to the current production instances as possible. Ant suggestions or articles I can review?
The sql server 2005 will not let me install a new instance. I run setup and try to install a new instance but get the following error message: Note: the install disk is pre SP2 and the current sql server is SP2.
SQL Server Setup cannot write system databases to C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1MSSQLData, because it contains files from a previous installation. To continue, move the databases from the specified folder, or specify a different installation folder. Then run SQL Server Setup again.
I currently have a good work instance and don't want to have to move the "system database". Also I have tried to choose a different folder to install but still no luck.
Hi all, I have read/studied (i) Working with Databases in Visual Web Developer 2005 Express in http://quickstarts.asp.net/QuickStartv20/aspnet/doc/data/vwd.aspx, (ii) Xcopy Deployment (SQL Server Express) in http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165716.aspx, (iii) User Instances for Non-Administrators in http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143684.aspx, and (iv) Embedding SQL Server Server Express in Applications in http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms165660.aspx. I do not understand the concepts and procedures to do Xcopy and User Instances for non-administrators completely-I do not know how to connect to databases and create database diagrams or schemas using the Database Explorer. I have a stand-alone Windows XP Pro PC. I have created a ChemDatabase with 3 dbo tables in the SQL Server Management Studio of my SQL Server Express and a website of my VWD Express application with an App_Data folder. I am not able to proceed to use Xcopy and user instance to bring the 3 dbo tables of ChemDatabase to my App_Data folder. Please help and give me some detailed procedures/instructions to bring the 3 dbo tables of ChemDatabase (or ChemDatabase itself) from the SQL Server Management Studio Express to the App_Data folder of the website of my VWD Express project? Thanks in advance, Scott Chang
We successfully installed the first INstance of SQL Server 2005 with success. NOw we are trying to install a second instance and seems to get hung up when configuring the Database Services.
Anyone run into this issue? Should we stop all services from running on the server?
When trying to install Business Contact Manager (BCM) for Outlook 2007, the setup failed and I was refered to a log file in my Local Settings Temp folder. The log actually says that Business Contact Manager was installed sucessfully! BCM is supposed to install SQL Express 2005 an an instance or an instance if SQL Express is already installed. The BCM Instance did not install either when installing SQL Express with BCM or when SQL Express is installed first and then BCM is installed.
When I went into Computer Management and clicked on Services and Applications in the left panel, the error message appeared "Snap-in failed to intialize. Name: SQL Server Configuration Manager CLSID:{CA9F8727-31DF-41D2-975C-887D84903967} This message diappeared when I clicked on Services and Applications again. Under Services, there are 3 SQL services - one is an application that was uninstalled 3-4 weeks ago and I disabled this service. The other 2 are: SQL Server (MSSMLBIZ) and the other one is SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) When I tried to start either of the last 2, the message appeared: Services "Could not start the SQL Server (MSSMLBIZ) service on Local Computer. Error 3: The system cannot finde the path specified.
How do I get the BCM SQL instance to install and what do the messages in Services mean and how do I resolve these.
We would like to install Sql 2005 Enterprise Edition (including database engine, reporting service, integration service and analysis service) as a sepearte instance on a server which already has Sql 2000 with reporting, analysis services. We do not want to disturb the existing sql 2000 setup.
I heard that reporting services are instance unaware application. Please let us know If I can install the sql 2005 on 2000 server.
I want to integrate SQL Server 2005 setup into my Testproject Configurator setup. SQL Server 2005 install files should not be included in TestProject setup. If SQL Server 2005 is not installed on the target computer and install files are available then TestProject setup will install SQL Server 2005 with myProjectInstance instance name.
how the setup can install the custom instance name.?
I am having the same problem as Michael, with the exception that my laptop is running windows XP SP2.
BUT when I look at the SETUP LOG FILE there is NOTHING in it. This is what I get:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 9.00.2047.00 ============================== OS Version : Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (Build 2600) Time : Tue Apr 03 19:36:54 2007
(LAPTOP NAME HERE) : Unknown article Result.
SQL Server Setup failed. For more information, review the Setup log file in %ProgramFiles%Microsoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGSummary.txt.
Am running vista premium and am trying to complete the installation of Office 2007 Professional (disc 2) and keep getting an error message that SQL Service 2005 (Express) cannot install. Logfile below:
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 9.00.3042.00 ============================== OS Version : Home Edition (Build 6000) Time : Sun Mar 04 15:25:13 2007
Machine : MICHAELTODD-PC Product : Microsoft SQL Server Setup Support Files (English) Product Version : 9.00.3042.00 Install : Successful Log File : c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0008_MICHAELTODD-PC_SQLSupport_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : MICHAELTODD-PC Product : Microsoft SQL Server Native Client Product Version : 9.00.3042.00 Install : Successful Log File : c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0008_MICHAELTODD-PC_SQLNCLI_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : MICHAELTODD-PC Product : Microsoft SQL Server VSS Writer Product Version : 9.00.3042.00 Install : Successful Log File : c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0008_MICHAELTODD-PC_SqlWriter_1.log -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : MICHAELTODD-PC Product : SQL Server Database Services Error : SQL Server Setup Failed to compile the Managed Object Format (MOF) file c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Sharedsqlmgmproviderxpsp2up.mof. To proceed, see "Troubleshooting an Installation of SQL Server 2005" or "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" in SQL Server 2005 Setup Help documentation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : MICHAELTODD-PC Product : SQL Server Database Services Error : SQL Server Setup Failed to compile the Managed Object Format (MOF) file c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Sharedsqlmgmproviderxpsp2up.mof. To proceed, see "Troubleshooting an Installation of SQL Server 2005" or "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" in SQL Server 2005 Setup Help documentation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : MICHAELTODD-PC Product : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Product Version : 9.1.2047.00 Install : Failed Log File : c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0008_MICHAELTODD-PC_SQL.log Last Action : InstallFinalize Error String : SQL Server Setup Failed to compile the Managed Object Format (MOF) file c:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Sharedsqlmgmproviderxpsp2up.mof. To proceed, see "Troubleshooting an Installation of SQL Server 2005" or "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" in SQL Server 2005 Setup Help documentation. Error Number : 29513 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
SQL Server Setup failed. For more information, review the Setup log file in %ProgramFiles%Microsoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGSummary.txt.
I have a 3 node cluster running 6 instances of SQL Server, I want to install Analysis Services along side of one of the SQL 2005 instances. Thus one of the cluster instances would host SQL Server DB, Analysis Services and SQL Agent. Is this possible or does Analysis Services need it's own Cluster Instance.
I am trying to install the SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition, but on the components selection page, the only options I can check are Sample Book/Docs and Tools(Business Intelligence Studio, SQL Management Studio).
Even on the advanced page, those are the only options. Everything runs with no problem, except the SQL server instance.
I checked on the SQL Server Configuration Manager, and it does not show any SQL instances installed.
I tried adding a new instance using the add/remove>change for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 by selecting the setup.exe file in the Enterprise CD, but the it has the same options. If I select the setup.exe file from my Workgroup Edition CD, the option for adding new instances works.
What should I Do?
Cant I add SQL server instances using the Enterprise Edition? I was unable to install even the first instance.
The computer I am using meets all requirements and no SQL versions have been installed yet.
We are trying to quickly put together what needs to be accomplished to install a named instance of SQL Server 2000 on an existing production server (also running SQL Server 2000). It appears as if the install will require a reboot. Can the reboot be postponed until after-hours without impacting the default instance of SQL Server?
Also, I see that if certain services are stopped prior to installing sp4 that you can avoid a reboot. However, if we are unable to stop these services (DTC, for example) without impacting the default instance of SQL Server, will the default instance of SQL Server experience any issues if we postpone the post-sp4 reboot until after hours?
For ISVs who distribute/install SQL Server Express with their software, what is the best practice when it comes to choosing between installing a default or a named instance?
From what I can tell, I should install a named instance, so that the named instance can be uninstalled when my software is uninstalled without hosing other named instances or the default instance, but I'm not 100% sure of this.
Downloading and installing VS 2008 Express also created a Miscrosoft SQL Server folder. How do I install the SQL Server 2005 Express?The following is what I found from the HELP menu bar of the VS 2008 Express. Where can I find the sqlexpr.exe? TIA,Jeffrey
To install SQL Server Express To begin installation, double-click sqlexpr.exe. Note: SQL Server Express is available as a self-extracting executable file (sqlexpr.exe) from both the Visual Studio 2005 CD and the SQL Server Express Web site. SQLEXPR.EXE installs on x86-based computers and to the 32-bit subsystem (WOW64). For more information, see Hardware and Software Requirements (SQL Server Express)
I had some issues on my server and had to uninstall .Net Framework 2.0, SQL Server 2005 Express, and SQL Express Toolkit. I installed SQL Server 2005 Express and it seemed to be ok.
Then my problems all started when I tried to install SQL Express Toolkit because I needed to install DTS Wizard again, and it errors out and wouldn't let me install it. So I uninstalled everything that's listed above again.
I then tried to install SQL Server 2005 Express again, and on the second from last screen, while its listing all the components and configuring them, I get the following error as it's configuring the last component... which was the SQL Server Database Services.
TITLE: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Setup ----------------------------------------------------------- The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually."
I tried to re-install the SQL Server Express another 7 times wth no luck.
If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd really appreciate it.
I'm getting an error while trying to install SQL Server Express 2005 Express Edition. I'm attaching the log of the installation process here. Please throw some light on the same.
Error 29503. The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually." The error is (3) The system cannot find the path specified.
Setting status of unmanaged components and removing unmanaged resources
Error Code: 3
MSI (s) (D0!64) [21:39:17:257]: Product: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 -- Error 29503. The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually." The error is (3) The system cannot find the path specified.
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Error 29503. The SQL Server service failed to start. For more information, see the SQL Server Books Online topics, "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" and "Starting SQL Server Manually." The error is (3) The system cannot find the path specified.
I installed SQL Server 2005 flawlessly yesterday. When login as "sa" through SQL Server Management Studio, I get an error message saying it cannot connect to my PC.
I checked the MSSQL Server Service. It is not started and cannot be started because it's looking for a path that does not exist!.
The folder in question is missing. C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL
The following folders do exist: C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.1 C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL ServerMSSQL.2
I initially suspected this problem was cause by a previous MSDE 2000 installation.
I uninstalled SQL Server 2005 & MSDE 2000. I re-installed SQL Server 2005. Same problem. I executed http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/320873 to make sure all registries are removed and manually deleted C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server€™s content
Re-installed SQL Server 2005. Same problem.
I do not know what do in order to get SQL Server 2005 up & running.
I am trying to install SQL Server 2005 onto Windows Server 2003 Small Business Edition. Previously SQL Server 2000 from the SBE disk was installed, automatic updates are enabled.
I have selected the default instance and everything I try results in the error:
An instance with the same name is already installed on this computer. To proceed with SQL Server Setup, provide a unique instance name.
Log file says;
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Machine : ISAINTERNET Product : Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Product Version : 9.00.1399.06 Install : Failed Log File : C:Program FilesMicrosoft SQL Server90Setup BootstrapLOGFilesSQLSetup0002_ISAINTERNET_SQL.log Last Action : DetectInstanceClash Error String : An instance with the same name is already installed on this computer. To proceed with SQL Server Setup, provide a unique instance name. Error Number : 28086 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I installed VS 2008 Express with an option to download SQL Server 2005 Express. I noticed there is a '90' folder under my Microsoft SQL Server folder. I assumed this the folder for SQL Server 2005 Express. How do I set up my SQL Server2005 Express, so that I can use some sample databases for my VS 2008 Express? Any difference for SQL Server 2005 Express between VS 2008 Expressdownload and SQL Server 2005 Express download? TIA,Jeffrey
Got this message during install. Veritas pages not much help points to a black help file...
Any advice would be appreciated
08-24-2007,14:29:12 : InitData failed to open the cluster wrapper 08-24-2007,14:29:12 : Executing CLUS_InitData 08-24-2007,14:29:12 : InitData failed to open the cluster wrapper 08-24-2007,14:29:12 : Leaving Init of CDlgLocalChooseCustom 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : Validating Local Options Data 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : Executing CLUS_InitData 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : InitData failed to open the cluster wrapper 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : Executing CLUS_InitData 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : InitData failed to open the cluster wrapper 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : Executing CLUS_InitData 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : InitData failed to open the cluster wrapper 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : Executing CLUS_InitData 08-24-2007,14:29:13 : InitData failed to open the cluster wrapper 08-24-2007,14:29:14 : Validating service account data 08-24-2007,14:29:15 : CDlgSSO Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:29:15 : After Check for INSTALL_MODE. 08-24-2007,14:29:15 : DlgChooseDBServer Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:29:24 : m_bUseNativeClient = 1 08-24-2007,14:29:59 : Validating DlgChooseDBServer data 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : Validating DlgChooseDBServer data 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : Drive C: Required: 956 MB Available: 101545 MB 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : m_bUseNativeClient = 1 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : V-225-204: Could not start the SQL server MUNIS2BKUPEXEC with service name of MSSQL$BKUPEXEC ***To search for information about this error, click here 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : Unable to connect to a SQL Server MUNIS2BKUPEXEC on machine MUNIS2. 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : CDlgChooseTapeDrivers Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : After Check for INSTALL_MODE. 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : After Check for INSTALL_CHOICE. 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : After Check for INSTALL_TYPE. 08-24-2007,14:30:08 : CDlgSerialNumber Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : CDlgTSMConfig Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : After Check for INSTALL_MODE. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : CDlgTSMConfig Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : CDlgCAS Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : After Check for INSTALL_MODE. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : CDlgClone Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : CDlgClone not passed. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : CDlgRemoteChooseCustom Pass Function. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : After Check for INSTALL_CHOICE. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : Install Summary XML File: 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : C:DOCUME~1ADMINI~1.TOWLOCALS~1Temp2EAB0C0F9-B57B-4865-91A3-DE3B34B1FB02InstallReview.xml 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : Install Summary XSL File: 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : C:BEWS_11D.7170_32BIT_VERSIONWINNTINSTALLBEBinInstallSummary.xsl 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : Install Summary HTML File: 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : C:DOCUME~1ADMINI~1.TOWLOCALS~1Temp2EAB0C0F9-B57B-4865-91A3-DE3B34B1FB02InstallReview.htm 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : Entering GetSQLAndCASOInformation 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : Leaving GetSQLAndCASOInformation 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : MDAC 2.82.3959.0 is installed on this system. 08-24-2007,14:30:14 : m_bUseNativeClient = 1 08-24-2007,14:30:28 : Executing BE_InstallMDAC. 08-24-2007,14:30:28 : MDAC 2.82.3959.0 is installed on this system. 08-24-2007,14:30:33 : Installing .Net Framework 2.0. 08-24-2007,14:30:33 : Checking for .Net Framework 2.0. 08-24-2007,14:30:33 : .NET Framework was detected. Skipping install. 08-24-2007,14:30:34 : Installing Microsoft Report Viewer Redistributable 2005 08-24-2007,14:30:34 : m_bUseNativeClient = 1 08-24-2007,14:30:34 : V-225-204: Could not start the SQL server MUNIS2BKUPEXEC with service name of MSSQL$BKUPEXEC ***To search for information about this error, click here 08-24-2007,14:30:35 : Unable to connect to a SQL Server MUNIS2BKUPEXEC on machine MUNIS2. 08-24-2007,14:30:35 : Executing SQL_GetSQLServerEdition. 08-24-2007,14:30:35 : V-225-204: Could not start the SQL server MUNIS2BKUPEXEC with service name of MSSQL$BKUPEXEC ***To search for information about this error, click here 08-24-2007,14:30:35 : V-225-226: Unable to connect to SQL Server. ***To search for information about this error, click here 08-24-2007,14:30:40 : Executing CRemoveUtility::BERemoveOFO8x 08-24-2007,14:30:40 : Executing CRemoveUtility::RemovePreviousAA8x
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How is memory, (RAM) used per instance in SQL Express 2005? I am aware that SQL Express will use only 1 GB of RAM, but is that as a whole, or per instance?
I make an application. I want to make an setup to install sqlexpress. So I add the SqlExpress in prequested components. There I want to make some configuration to the sqlexpress. There configuration that i want to make is that , to create a new sql instance in sqlserver. While installing the sqlexpress ... default instance is "sqlexpress" if i install express edition. anyway, i want to make it something like "abc". So how can i make a configuration to the sqlexpress installation
SQL Express 2014 was installed to support reporting for an application. I can connect to the server using the server name without any issue. When I run “select @@version”, I get SERVERNAMESQLEXPRESS, but I can’t connect to the server with SERVERNAMESQLEXPRESS. This is throwing off one of my script when trying to connect to the server.My script connects to the server using SERVERNAME for default instance or SERVERNAMEINSTANCENAME for named instance.
