Answer by TimothyAWiseman
There is no significant reason that it matters, but do be careful with the defaults. By default the first instance of SQL Server you install is the primary one and all others are named. You can of...
View ArticleAnswer by Matt Whitfield
Ha funny you should say that - I am at this very moment installing 2K8 on a fresh Windows 7 install... For 2005 you need Service Pack 3, and for 2008 you need Service Pack 1 - so get downloading those...
View ArticleAnswer by Kev Riley
I have heard some anecdotal evidence where installing Express with VS does then cause issues later on if you want to install dev edition, but never actually experienced it.
View ArticleAnswer by Grant Fritchey
Generally I would have installed SQL Server 2008 first, then either VS or 2005 Express. Once you get the base established with 2008, the other installs don't seem to cause issues.
View ArticleAnswer by TimothyAWiseman
There is no significant reason that it matters, but do be careful with the defaults. By default the first instance of SQL Server you install is the primary one and all others are named. You can of...
View ArticleAnswer by Matt Whitfield
Ha funny you should say that - I am at this very moment installing 2K8 on a fresh Windows 7 install...For 2005 you need Service Pack 3, and for 2008 you need Service Pack 1 - so get downloading those...
View ArticleAnswer by Kev Riley
I have heard some anecdotal evidence where installing Express with VS does then cause issues later on if you want to install dev edition, but never actually experienced it.
View ArticleAnswer by Grant Fritchey
Generally I would have installed SQL Server 2008 first, then either VS or 2005 Express. Once you get the base established with 2008, the other installs don't seem to cause issues.
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