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AskSQLTeam
Ask SQLTeam Question
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 Posted - 2007-01-03 : 14:18:36
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| Darren writes "HiI just have installed SQL Server 2005 on my home desktop and want to know how I can create a server to create databases, run queries etc..I am quite a novice, so only need it for practicing at home, but do not know how to get started.Best RegardsDarren" |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2007-01-03 : 14:25:03
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| Just open up Management Studio, connect to the SQL Server that you installed, then perform the work.Tara Kizer |
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dnf999
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
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Posted - 2007-01-03 : 16:24:52
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| I'm not sure if I installed a Server. There are no available servers for me to connect to. |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2007-01-03 : 16:31:18
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| Well what did you install?Tara Kizer |
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dnf999
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
253 Posts |
Posted - 2007-01-03 : 18:20:40
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I installed SQL Server Enterprise Edition.But I my options for a Server name are blank, therefore I cannot connect to anything....  |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2007-01-03 : 18:27:13
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| What operation system did you install it on? If XP, then that's the problem. You can't install the server portion of Enterprise Edition onto XP. You either need a server operating system such as Win2k3 or you need to install Developer Edition.Tara Kizer |
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dnf999
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
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Posted - 2007-01-04 : 04:19:14
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| ...Yes it's windows XP.Do you know if I install the Express Edition (free from Microsoft Website) it will work...?Thanks |
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monty
Posting Yak Master
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Posted - 2007-01-04 : 05:03:04
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| it will work..its me monty |
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Creating a new Server SQL Server 2005