Try restarting SQL Server Browser. That worked for me in SQL 2005.

I think part of the problem with the lack of people going into CS majors is that the industry has done a very poor job of selling itself. We all...

My current commute is about 5 miles or 15 minutes each way. The last two jobs I had my commutes were about 30 minutes (30 miles) each way in good...

Thanks Rudy,

Once I found all the application services and shut them down I was able to add my group to SQl and then login.

Bill

i think this instance was installed as part of a vendor application. That could be why it is locked down.

SQL Server is 2005. All SQL default services were shut down and then SQL restarted with -m. There are other SQL instances running on the server. The error states that...

When I try the sqlcmd -E i get an error saying sql is in single user mode and no one else can login.

I think most people in IT are there because they enjoy the work and benefits. There is always more to learn and changes to adapt to. While a lot of...

Some of the worst advice I've seen concerns moving databases and files. All of the articles mention detach and attach, but they fail to talk about security. I have found...

We had to do something similiar. We backed up the master and msdb databases, then detached all the user databases. We de-installed SQL Server EE and installed SE. We attached...

One way I've found to test the permissions issue is to allow ' Everyone' full control of the networked backup folder. If your backup runs OK, you have a permissions...

One of the new products I've read about is insulating paint. You can get it for both interior and exterior finishes. It contains small ceramic pieces which increase insulation by...

I'll be curious to hear how the Prius does in the mountains. I know people who had the Honda Civic hybrid and sold it because it couldn't handle the hills...

I would like a copy of the RDL and resource info as well. Please email me at bstutters@mercurycompanies.com

Thanks.

I drive I-25 quite a bit and I still see alot of big SUVs and pick-ups being driven at 70-80 mph, so the cost of gas must not be impacting...