Insalling SQL 2000 on Windows 2003 Web

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Ralph Hulslander - 27 Jan 2006 22:49 GMT

I am trying to install SQL on a Windows 2003 Web Version.
As soon as I select install SQL Components it just disapears, nothing happens.
I suspect this is probable 2003 restricting software installations. I am
loged in as the administrator. I am brand new to Windows 2003. I know it is
locked down by default how do I unlock it? This is a stand alone server not
part of a domain.

Thanks for the help.
Ralph

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Tim - 28 Jan 2006 17:04 GMT

The Windows 2003 Web Version licence doe NOT allow SQL editions other
than MSDE or Express if I recall correctly.

Tim S

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Tim - 28 Jan 2006 17:20 GMT

Organizations cannot use Windows Server 2003 Web Edition, to deploy
Microsoft SQL Server.

>From link

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/overview/web.mspx

Tim S

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Ralph Hulslander - 29 Jan 2006 23:04 GMT

Thanks for the answer. I suppose Microsoft figures no small company might not
need Enterprise server to run their Web site that needs to be connected to a
database. What is the use of 2003 Web any way. Luckily I just installed it
for development testing not for a production box, sure learned my lesson.

Thanks again.
Ralph

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> Organizations cannot use Windows Server 2003 Web Edition, to deploy
> Microsoft SQL Server.
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> Tim S

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