Journey into C#
Being a moderatly to quite skilled programmer since 15 years, the past four years PHP exclusive, I have for various reasons decided to take up C#. This blog is for sharing my ups and downs with fellow C# coders, beginners and pros alike.
onsdag, juli 28, 2004
 
SQL Server 2005 Express Beta 2
In hopes of getting hold of the Pub database I needed in my previous tutorial I decided to give the SQL Server 2005 Express Beta 2 a shot. Going through the installation instructions I notice that the .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package Beta 1 is required.

So now I have, more or less against my will, upgraded to .NET 2.0. And I still don't know if I got the Pub database as this SQL engine, much like it's predecessor, MSDE, lacks an admin interface - which is what I was looking for in this version. I'll re-do the tutorial tomorrow, I guess I'll find out then if the database is included or not.

So, let's see if I have any readers, shall we; is there any freely available tools for administrating an MS SQL server?

- posted by Martin @ 22:25
Comments:
I was also disappointed when I downloaded SQL Server 2005--no admin tools. I've been looking for 3rd party admin tools but I've had no luck so post in your blog if you find anything.

In the mean time why not try something else? You can get a free copy of Oracle although the setup is a pain or how about trying mySQL? I have no idea how much more difficult it is to use C# to interface with these data sources though (I'm learning as well).
# posted by Anonymous Anonym : juli 30, 2004 6:54 fm
 
Oh boy I should get some sleep.

I just re-read your post and realized that you tried to setup MS SQL for the pub database so the alternate database suggestion is not relevant!
# posted by Anonymous Anonym : juli 30, 2004 7:00 fm
 
Haha, no problem. 8) Thanks for the feedback anyhow, always nice to know that there's someone reading my ramblings.
# posted by Blogger Martin : juli 30, 2004 7:28 em
 
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