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dbalearner
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
272 Posts |
 Posted - 2011-05-19 : 21:45:36
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| Currently on the Development Server we have SQL Server 2005 Version 9.0.1399 and would like to install SQL Server 2008 Version on the SAME BOX.Will it be possible if not what would have to be.Many Thanks |
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khtan
In (Som, Ni, Yak)
17689 Posts |
Posted - 2011-05-19 : 21:52:27
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yes. It is possible.You will have to installed as a named instance if the current SQL 2005 is a default instance.
KH[spoiler]Time is always against us[/spoiler] |
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dbalearner
Constraint Violating Yak Guru
272 Posts |
Posted - 2011-05-19 : 22:21:03
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| will there be any specific RULES to be followed while installation? |
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khtan
In (Som, Ni, Yak)
17689 Posts |
Posted - 2011-05-19 : 22:24:20
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nope. Both version can co-exists on same machine
KH[spoiler]Time is always against us[/spoiler] |
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jeffw8713
Aged Yak Warrior
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Posted - 2011-05-20 : 19:21:09
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| I would recommend (highly) that you apply SP4 to your 2005 instance before installing the 2008 instance. You are currently running the RTM version of SQL Server 2005.Jeff |
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jackv
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker
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Posted - 2011-05-21 : 10:20:17
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| maybe think about going up to 2005 fixpack 4311 - which sorts out a few memory leaksJack Vamvas--------------------http://www.sqlserver-dba.com |
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