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SQL Server 2008 R2 Sysprep Step by Step
Starting in SQL Server 2008 R2, we have added Sysprep functionality. The Sysprep functionality enables rapid deployment and configuration of SQL SQL Server. The SQL Server sysprep functionality allows...
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Install SQL Server 2008 R2 on a Multilingual User Interface (MUI) system
Just like SQL Server 2008, you can install SQL Server 2008 R2 on a MUI system. Additional checks have been added to SQL Server 2008 R2 to ensure you don’t install on an unsupported localized or MUI...
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Slipstream SQL Server 2008 Express with Advanced Services and Service Pack 1
Several folks have recently been asking how to slipstream Express with Advanced Services and Service Pack 1. Here are the instructions. Let me know if you encounter any issues. 1. Download “Microsoft®...
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SQL Server Support on Windows XP x64
Recently, I have been getting several questions regarding whether SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2008 R2 is support on Windows XP x64. The simple answer is yes. The confusion comes in around the...
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Installing SQL Server 2008 R2 Express
The final release of SQL Server 2008 R2 was made publically available on April 21, 2010! SQL Server Express continues to ship in 4 different packages. In this release of Express, we simplified the...
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The new SQL Server Setup Portal is live on TechNet
Check it out: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sqlserver/ff625277.aspx. This is just the initial phase of a solution-based portal page to help you discover useful Setup content. The content will...
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I’m heading to TechEd in New Orleans for TechEd 2010
If you will be there and have feedback on SQL Server Setup come by and see me. I will be answering questions around upgrade at the Database Platform (DAT) Track.
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How to slipstream SQL Server 2008 R2 and a Cumulative Update (CU)
Now that CUs are beginning to ship for SQL Server 2008 R2, I figured I needed to send out updated slipstream instructions for SQL Server 2008 R2. Since the original release of SQL Server 2008 R2 knows...
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Want to speed up the SQL Server Setup Installation Wizard
In SQL Server 2008 R2, we added the command line parameter /UIMODE=AutoAdvance. The official documentation is at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144259(SQL.105).aspx. If you add this...
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Creating a merged (slipstream) drop containing SQL Server 2008 RTM and...
With the release of SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2, I am revising my instructions on how to create a slipstream drop containing the original release and Service Pack 2.These instructions are for...
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Error: 0x84C40007 -- SQL Server 2008 Service Pack 2 installation fails on a...
Just over a week ago Service Pack 2 for SQL Server 2008 was published to Microsoft Update as an optional update. We have been notified that customers are hitting error 0x84C40007 when the Microsoft...
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How to perform an SQL Server Edition Upgrade
I decided to created a blog on how to perform an Edition Upgrade as I have been getting several related questions each month. These steps are valid for SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2, and likely...
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SQL Server 2005 SP4 available through Microsoft Update
Today (Jan 25th, 2011), Microsoft released SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 4 (SP4) to Microsoft Update. SP4 was made available on the download center back in December 2010. The SP4 update for non-Express...
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Installing SQL Server 2008 Best Practice Analyzer (BPA) on a non-domain machine
When installing SQL 2008 R2 BPA on a machine that is not connect to a domain, you may see the following. To verify you are hitting the know issue with the BPA installer trying to enable PowerShell...
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Cluster Upgrade (SQL Server 2008 R2–> SQL Server “Denali”)
In this blog, I will cover how to upgrade a SQL Server 2008 R2 cluster to the next version of SQL Server called “Denali”. The version of Denali that I am using is a build before the final CTP3 release....
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SQL Server Code Name “Denali” (next version of SQL Server) – Supported OSes...
We are looking for feedback on three items for SQL Server Code Name “Denali”. First, are the supported OSes. Second, are the supported upgrade paths. Third, is the way the installer handles unsupported...
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“Product Update” in SQL Server code-named “Denali”
Overview:Product Update is a new feature in Microsoft SQL Server Code-Named “Denali”, Community Technology Preview 3 (CTP 3) Setup. It integrates the latest product updates with the main product...
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Provide feedback on the SQL Server code-name “Denali” Product Update feature
In this SQL Server “Denali” CTP3 release, you can try out the new Product Update functionality. We have made a test update available for you to run through the Product Update functionality and provide...
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How to slipstream SQL Server 2008 R2 and a SQL Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1...
With the release SQL Server 2008 R2 SP1, I have compiled the list of steps to create a slipstream drop. Once you have created this slipstream drop, you can install the original release of SQL Server...
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Product Update Frequently Asked Questions
With the release of SQL Server “Denali” CTP3, we have introduce the “Product Updates” functionality in SQL Server Setup. Product Update is a new feature in Microsoft SQL Server Code-Named “Denali”,...
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