Brandie Tarvin (7/9/2015)

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EDIT: I am adding this link for my own future reference. I used this to fix the Upgrade Advisor. Unfortunately, it's not working on the Setup Files. I...

Alvin Ramard (7/9/2015)

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Unfortunately, the version of SQL I had didn't come with an install option that would tell it to ignore everything and just install anyway.

I couldn't uninstall because...

Thanks, Alvin.

If...

If the OS needs reinstalling, I...

Let the head banging commence. Any thoughts on my issue here?

Okay, I think I've figured out part of the problem. The SQL Server 2012 Setup Files are still partially installed. There were two versions in the Programs and Features and...

BTW, you do know how to use annotations to document an SSIS package, right?

So your own process prevents you from using the full suite of SSIS tools to accomplish your task?

That seems a little excessive to me. But yes, if you can't use...

Assuming you've ensured that your test DB restore to production will never overwrite an active production db...

You can script this out into a job. It's just a simple T-SQL...

GilaMonster (7/9/2015)

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Designing a backup strategy that meets the company's RPO, RTO and maintenance windows.

It's all well and good for you to say 'I...

So far as I know, cluster resources can be deleted and recreated without affecting the actual physical disks. As far as the drive letters go, they are based on OS...

Does the SQL service account have permissions on the drive / folder in question?

Are the files younger or older than 4 weeks old?

Is it pointing to the correct folder?

Is the...

philosophaie (7/9/2015)

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In 2012 R2 in server "WIN-1" I have installed a copy of SQL Server 2012. I have added RDSCB into DNS Manager with a IP Address one up...

I haven't worked...

Update your package to include IF NOT EXISTS before you create the objects. That should avoid your errors.