Install sql server 2005 64bit

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Install sql server 2005 64bit

Niyala

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January 21, 2009 at 2:37 am

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Hi all,
I tried to install MS SQL Server 2005, 64 bit on Windows Server 2008. During installation, I can only see two features to install. That is:
Client components and Documentation and sample databases.
Is there a reason why I ca not see the other features. It's quite new to me not see these features during installation.
I was wondering if anyone came across such problemmes and what the causes for these problem were.
Thanks indeed
Niyala

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CrazyMan SSChampion Points: 12560 More actions · Answer 1

Hi

Is there SQL server installed on that machine, if yes then the option will be disabled, if not then select the option to install SQL server database Services and click on next to install. 🙂

Niyala SSCrazy Points: 2778 More actions · Answer 2

Hi,

No SQL was installed before. I am installing a new one. And yet, can not find the anything else in the list except for client components and documentation as well as sample databases.

Thanks

Niyala

CrazyMan SSChampion Points: 12560 More actions · Answer 3

Hi Niyala

How are you installing your SQL, are you using a DVD, what edition of Windows you have 32 bit or 64??:)

Niyala SSCrazy Points: 2778 More actions · Answer 4

Thanks.

I am installing SQL Server 2005 64 bit on windows server 2008 64 bit. I have got the installation files in a directory on the local machine on which I would like to install SQL Server 2005. All files are located in a single directory. All I had to do was to click on setup and continue following the installation procedures on the wizard. But when it comes to the choice of features to be installed the parts are missing. Quite new to me.

Niyala

MANU-J. SSC-Dedicated Points: 31126 More actions · Answer 5

I don't remember the options screen, have you checked under Advanced Options?

MJ

Niyala SSCrazy Points: 2778 More actions · Answer 6

Thanks.

Before, I go to advanced options and choose sub-components of a feature, I should be able to see the features. That is my problem. All I see is client components and Docus. Nothing more. If I see all features, I can decide, say for instance, whether or not I would like to instal some of them. I can not see them at all.

Niyala

CrazyMan SSChampion Points: 12560 More actions · Answer 7

Hi Niyala

This sounds strange, i will check my installation and let you know 🙂

spongemagnet SSCrazy Points: 2812 More actions · Answer 8

First to eliminate the easy stuff; Are you sure you're using 64bit Windows? Is perhaps your installation media for Itanium not x64?

Do you get an error/screen during the install saying that you already have SQL Server installed, and the upgrade checkbox is greyed out? Look through Add/Remove programs and look for SQL Express or any other version of MSSQL. Try uninstalling if possible, or try your install with the /SKUUPGRADE=1 switch.

just some guesses.

-Ken

EdVassie SSC Guru Points: 60472 More actions · Answer 9

This sounds like you only have the client tools media in your install folder. Alternatively, if both the server and tools media were copied to the same folder then the tools media was copied last and overwrote the files that allow you to install the server components.

If you copy the media from DVD you need to keep the same folder structure you have on the DVD. If you copy from CD, then do one of the following...

a) Copy the Tools media to the install folder, followed by the server media.

b) Copy the Tools media to a \Tools sub-folder, and the server media to a \Server sub-folder, to give the same results as copying from a DVD.

Original author: https://github.com/SQL-FineBuild/Common/wiki/ 1-click install and best practice configuration of SQL Server 2019, 2017 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2005.

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Niyala SSCrazy Points: 2778 More actions · Answer 10

Hi,

Your message was very helpful! It could get me going further.

Kind regards

Niyala

Sopheap Suy SSCertifiable Points: 7893 More actions · Answer 11

Hi,

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think SQL Server 2005 comes in 2 cds, the 2nd cd holds client tools. You might want to look for your CD again otherwise just download a new copy of iso from msn and you should be good to go.

Sopheap

pierremaia SSC Rookie Points: 46 More actions · Answer 12

Thanks all.

I had the same problem. I was coping the two Cds the same paste. I just separated the pastes and it worked.

Muhammad Haseeb Farhan Right there with Babe Points: 728 More actions · Answer 13

Hi Niyala,

do u get any SQL Server Edition Operation System Compatibility warning during System Configuration Check screen ?

Niyala SSCrazy Points: 2778 More actions · Answer 14

Hi List,

I solved this problem long ago.

Many thanks indeed.

Niyala