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Dask
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Posted - 2007-10-02 : 12:33:27
Hi there,

We've got a Windows 2003 (64 bit edition) box to use as our Database server.

I installed SQL Server 2005 (Standard Edition) on the machine, but I have a feeling it has installed the 32 bit version and not the 64 bit version.

The reason I think this is that the MSSQL directory is under the 32 bit program files directory and not the 64 bit directory, and also when I look at the service properties it says it's running from WOW6432 registry entry.

Is there a separate disc for the 64bit version? Does the installer automatically work out which version to install or is there some sort of switch I have to do to tell it to install the 64 bit version.

Many thanks for your time.

Simon

cmsJustin
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Posted - 2007-10-02 : 13:00:12
Yes, there is a seperate disc. If you purchased through open or select licensing, you can download it from the MVLS website. Google search for MVLS.

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rmiao
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Posted - 2007-10-02 : 22:46:05
Just run 'select @@version' or check sql server log, they'll tell you if you have 32-bit or 64-bit sql.
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Zoroaster
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702 Posts

Posted - 2007-10-02 : 22:50:13
quote:
Originally posted by Dask

Hi there,

We've got a Windows 2003 (64 bit edition) box to use as our Database server.

I installed SQL Server 2005 (Standard Edition) on the machine, but I have a feeling it has installed the 32 bit version and not the 64 bit version.

The reason I think this is that the MSSQL directory is under the 32 bit program files directory and not the 64 bit directory, and also when I look at the service properties it says it's running from WOW6432 registry entry.

Is there a separate disc for the 64bit version? Does the installer automatically work out which version to install or is there some sort of switch I have to do to tell it to install the 64 bit version.

Many thanks for your time.

Simon





It should say on the HTML setup page on the CD also.




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