Re-install Dot Net on a SQL 2005 box?

  • HI All,

    I have a quick question: What will happen if I re-install all versions of the Dot Net framework on a Win Svr 2k3 computer running a full SQL 2005 server? This is a crucial sql box, but I need to re-install dot net frameworks to re-install SCOM on the server. Will my sql break if I uninstall and re-install dot net?

  • Yikes! Risky assignment.

    It does not appear that the product itself requires the .NET Framework, but the Installer does :hehe:

    http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143506(SQL.90).aspx

    That said, if you're using SQLCLR you may have issues if you uninstall the FW. Also, I would check if any dependencies on the FW were introduced by any Service Packs or CUs you have since applied.

    If you go through with it and have a moment please post back your results.

    Good Luck!

    There are no special teachers of virtue, because virtue is taught by the whole community.
    --Plato

  • Thanks for getting back to me. I have installed every version of dot net on the box from version 1.0, 2.0 SP1, 3.0, 3.5 SP1 and 4.0. All of these is fully up to date with the latest updates. I see with the link that you sent me that SQL uses Dot Net 2.0, what version of dot net does the MSI installer depend on? Do you think I can remove all the other versions of dot net except 2.0, we are using reporting services as well with IIS.

    Here is the error I receive when trying to install scom:

    Event Type:Information

    Event Source:MsiInstaller

    Event Category:None

    Event ID:11729

    Date:2011/06/06

    Time:09:27:57 PM

    User:HERNIC\MOMServices

    Computer:HFC11

    Description:

    Product: System Center Operations Manager 2007 -- Configuration failed.

    For more information, see Help and Support Center at http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

    Data:

    0000: 7b 46 46 45 35 45 36 46 {FFE5E6F

    0008: 44 2d 45 35 33 30 2d 34 D-E530-4

    0010: 43 36 36 2d 39 39 31 37 C66-9917

    0018: 2d 35 35 44 33 36 39 41 -55D369A

    0020: 41 45 30 44 34 7d AE0D4}

  • The article I sent says 2.0 is required...but additional dependencies may exist due to applies SPs and/or patches, etc.

    My best advice would be to open a ticket with Microsoft or risk endangering your environment.

    There are no special teachers of virtue, because virtue is taught by the whole community.
    --Plato

  • If this is a crucial box then stop treating it as a playground!

    You might be doing things with the best intentions, but if you have a crucial box then you need to test all these changes on a box you are happy can be killed if you get something wrong.

    It might take a little while to create a Hyper-V or VMWare or Virtual Server guest machine to run your tests, but doing this will have far less impact on your organisation than what would happen if your changes stop your production box from working.

    Original author: https://github.com/SQL-FineBuild/Common/wiki/ 1-click install and best practice configuration of SQL Server 2019, 2017 2016, 2014, 2012, 2008 R2, 2008 and 2005.

    When I give food to the poor they call me a saint. When I ask why they are poor they call me a communist - Archbishop Hélder Câmara

Viewing 5 posts - 1 through 5 (of 5 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Login to reply