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rnbguy
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
293 Posts |
 Posted - 2007-04-04 : 14:28:07
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| this is probably a newbie question but when im installing sql server on a basic win xp pro machine, can it act as its own local server to have its own databases?the reason i want this is for development from my laptop.if possible is there a guide around for this? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2007-04-04 : 14:30:25
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| Yes, but you'll need to install SQL Server Developer Edition in order to run on XP.Tara Kizerhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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SwePeso
Patron Saint of Lost Yaks
30421 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 14:32:11
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| Developer Edition installs very well on Windows XP service pack 2.Peter LarssonHelsingborg, Sweden |
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rnbguy
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
293 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 20:12:17
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| enterprise is useless? |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
38200 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 20:18:50
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| On XP, yes. You'll get an error when you try to install it.Check out the prerequisites for each version and you'll see what is required.Tara Kizerhttp://weblogs.sqlteam.com/tarad/ |
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maya_zakry
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
379 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 20:52:28
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| yup.. im having the same problem too? :( it's very hard to find developer edition.. anybody have link to download ?~~~Focus on problem, not solution~~~ |
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rnbguy
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
293 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 21:08:06
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| yeah ive installed from the sql server ent cd we have, and its installed, but i think its only installed a client to connect to other databases not host its own |
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Michael Valentine Jones
Yak DBA Kernel (pronounced Colonel)
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khtan
In (Som, Ni, Yak)
17689 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 21:41:18
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Originally posted by rnbguy
yeah ive installed from the sql server ent cd we have, and its installed, but i think its only installed a client to connect to other databases not host its own
If it is a WinXP, It won't install the server component from Enterprise CD but only the client.
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khtan
In (Som, Ni, Yak)
17689 Posts |
Posted - 2007-04-04 : 21:42:27
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Originally posted by maya_zakry
yup.. im having the same problem too? :( it's very hard to find developer edition.. anybody have link to download ?~~~Focus on problem, not solution~~~
Developer Edition is not free. It comes with MSDN subscription or you can just purchase it.
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khtan
In (Som, Ni, Yak)
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sql server on windows xp