[AccessD] SQL Express upgrade to Developer

Thanks Kath,

I seem to remember some negative experiences that folks on this list had
when Express first came out. Think it had to do with interfering with older
versions of SQL Server on the machine.  Since this is a new machine I don't
have that problem.  I'll try your approach.  I'll ghost the drive first just
in case.

Doug 

-----Original Message-----
From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
[mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Kath Pelletti
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2006 6:50 PM
To: Access Developers discussion and problem solving
Subject: Re: [AccessD] SQL Express upgrade to Developer

Hi Doug - If I were you I wouldn't bother uninstalling the Express version -
just install the developer version over the top and you will then have
access to Management Studio which gives you the interface to the tools you
need.

I am by no means very experienced with this but this is what I have done on
my main machine ands it works fine. I seem to recall having problems on my
laptop having tried to uninstall the Express version.......

Kath
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Doug Murphy
  To: 'Access Developers discussion and problem solving' 
  Sent: Friday, August 18, 2006 10:01 AM
  Subject: [AccessD] SQL Express upgrade to Developer


  Folks,

  When I put Visual Studio 2005 on my new compter it installed SQL Express
  which I understand is the SQL 2005 version of MSDE.  I recently wanted to
do
  some experimenting with the new version but find none of the traditional
  management tools or books on line are in the package.  

  Here is the question.  What problems will I create if I uninstall the
  Express version and install the Developer version that comes with MSDN?  I
  am getting a little gun shy on updating MS programs since I have  had some
  problems recently with security updates and service packs.

  Thanks in advance.

  Doug

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