Found this thread while searching for the error of my linked server. I know its an old thread but i would like to contribute something people could try when in...

Just wanted to say that the installation of a 2005 instance on a server with sql 2000 was pretty undramatic. Works great so far... Thanks for all posts on...

Hi .. we are also going to add a sql 2005 instance on a server with sql 2000 named instance (B).

So im gonna share my pitfalls if any .. thanks...

Hi all. This was resolved, and im gonna try to explain how below.

The problem obviously had something to do with time, since the service didnt have time to complete. I...