Help! MSSQL problem

[FalcomPSX]

Help! I need to know how to install MS SQL 2000 standard onto windows 2000 pro, or windows xp pro...it can be done as I have a laptop with it installed(on xp pro). When i pop in my cd and try to install it says the server component is not available for this operating system...how can it be done??

[Siliconjunkie]

Nope, you have the MSDE (MS Data Engine) or the desktop version limited to 2 connections. But you cannot install SQL Std on 2k or XP pro.

[FalcomPSX]

for lack of a better word....@#$%. Is that MSDE included with sql std? One connection is all i need right now...

[FalcomPSX]

basically all i have is the STD cd....i just need it installed for testing purposes...it will later be installed on 2k server.

[Siliconjunkie]

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

[FalcomPSX]

other then connections allowed...is it basically fully functional as a sql server?

[Siliconjunkie]

I believe so, but I have never used it myself. Just know that its out there.

[FalcomPSX]

cool, thanks man!

Only here can I post an get an almost instant reply...

[FalcomPSX]

just wanted to update you all; I got everything working, and once again I know why I continue to come here for help...it's fast and as accurate as anywhere can possibly be. Thanks! and thanks in advance for helping me with my next problem that I don't even know about yet! :-p