Where is sql 2008 Client install?

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Where is sql 2008 Client install?

Barkingdog

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October 30, 2008 at 12:54 pm

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I have a Win XP, x64 box, with 8GB of RAM and wanted to install the sql 2008 client tools (Management Studio,etc) on it. I inserted the sql 2008 server disk, figuring I would select the client tools only. Things proceeded OK until I got an error indicating that my box does not meet the minimum OS requirments (for the server install?) and the installation cannot proceed.
OK, but how am I supposed to install the sql 2008 client tools?
TIA,
barkingdog

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Barkingdog SSCoach Points: 18670 More actions · Answer 1

I found the sql_tools.msi under \x86\Setup. When I tried to install it I got the error:

0:Watson 1:1807 2:StreamSupportFiles

3.getBootStrapDirectory 4:3

5 e:\sql10_main\t_sql\setup\darwin\sqlcastub\catarget.cpp

6:100 7: sqlcastub.dll 8: sqlrun.msi

and utlimately this message appeared:

"A valid destination folder for the install could not be determined"

Barkingdog

Jerry Hung SSChampion Points: 12968 More actions · Answer 2

I always just the run the SETUP.exe in the Root directory

Just mounted my ISO, there is a SETUP.exe in there

Then follow the on-screen wizard, go to the Installation tab, and install only the Client Tools

SQLServerNewbieMCITP: Database Administrator SQL Server 2005

Barkingdog SSCoach Points: 18670 More actions · Answer 3

My installation tab does not have a "client installs" option. The closest I find is "New SQl Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation".

I think it wants to install a standalone sql server and I doubt that can be installed on Windows XP!

Barkingdog

Jerry Hung SSChampion Points: 12968 More actions · Answer 4

That is what you want

"New SQl Server stand-alone installation or add features to an existing installation".

Just "only" pick the client tools during the NEW stand-alone installation

SQLServerNewbieMCITP: Database Administrator SQL Server 2005

Anubhav-497487 Valued Member Points: 57 More actions · Answer 5

Hi Jerry

Can you update the image and show the exact items to be selected in the tree?

Chris-215489 SSC Enthusiast Points: 134 More actions · Answer 6

I hope this helps. You need to click Installation tab on the left pane. Then select Standalone SQL Server Installation... When the installation options come up, only select the client tools options and you should be good to go.

Good luck.

Chris