
Finally, this install was only the initial step in getting my laptop set up for work/development so I will not be concerned about compatibility issues until I am done installing stuff and then begin to download updates and service packs/patches. I tried to install SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition 64-bit Extended from the MSDN Subscription DVD (Disk 35), and also I downloaded the iso-file for SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition 64-bit Extended from the MSDN download site - none of them worked. When prompted about VS2005 compatability issues, I just picked "Run Program" since this will be addressed by SP1 updates, etc.


After that, everything was as smooth as one would expect.įor SQLEXPR_TOOLKIT install, the only event to note was that I allowed the package to re-upgrade the workstation components.

I just made the switch to 圆4 Vista Ultimate on my recently acquired laptop and your reply got me going while trying to install the SQL2005EE SP2 Adv Services (SQLEXPR_ADV) and Toolkit (SQLEXPR_TOOLKIT) downloads.įor the SQLEXPR_ADV segment, I just did an Add/Remove on the SQL Server Native Client prior to hitting the "Next" button displayed right after completing the prerequisites install phase. Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition (SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition) is designed for developers who need light weight, in process relational database solution for their applications that can be developed and deployed on desktop, tablet PC and mobile devices.
