Perry Whittle (10/17/2012)

find the service name in services.msc and right click...

OK, deep in a folder path, I found two files...SqlSetup_1 (I ran this once before just for the tools...) and SqlSetupLocal_1 (the SqlSetup log seems to have passed control to...

Divine Flame (10/17/2012)

The configuration manager screenshot clearly shows that you do not have 2 instances installed on your...

Asked myself the same question. Is it on the properties sheet and I missed it? I looked.

Note Capture 5 -- SQL Server Configuration Manager.

Capture 6 -- Server Manager.

See Capture 4

Capture file 3 shows a T-SQL script that should show all instances on a given machine. I also ran a C# program designed to do the same thing...no joy. Just...

I agree, that's what it looks like, but I can't seem to find the named instance. How would I find it?

All good questions. I believe I upgraded the engine and the tools. I can't post images here very well, so I'm a little challenged. I already had SSMS2k8 installed. I...

Well, maybe in my hands....lol

Thanks, I'll do some...

I see. Any resources on how to verify the user is in an AD group? I'm also really confused about App pools. Any resources on those? They look cool, and...

Yeah, so I'm getting the impression the ASP.NET app must accept all comers, authenticate them, then use the Network Service to access the db. I can live with that. If...

I do resent the notion that "SIT" cares more about a quality product. I produce a quality product that has been through a careful QC process. But I know what...

I am a shadow IT warrior. Unlike most, I have a long (30+yrs) background and high respect for the principles that undergird IT. I exist (and am well-paid for it...)...

Thanks, Rick. I'll post over on Stack Overflow. I appreciate your time.