I have a brand new Dell server with a clean installation of Windows Server 2003 on it. This server has never had SQL Server, Visual Studio, etc. installed on it. So, this is the first attempt at installing SQL Server 2005 (in this case it is the Sept CTP).
Everything appears to be working fine for the installation. Then approx. half way through a message box pops up with a very generic message. The message simply says to please insert disk 2. What is this There is no disk 2. I downloaded the image file en_SQL2005_DEV_Servers_Sept2005.iso from MSDN Subscriptions. And, this error doesn't allow me to even pick a path or anything; all I can do is cancel.
Help What's the problem here How do I "fix" it or what's the "work-around"
Thanks.
SQL Server 2005 Sept CTP - Failed Installation - It Wants Disk 2????
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SQL Server 2005 Sept CTP - Failed Installation - It Wants Disk 2????
Dave Koehler
There are actually two separate disks for SQL Server 2005 installation, these are named as follows
Disk1: en_SQL2005_DEV_Servers_Sept2005.iso
Disk2: en_SQL2005_DEV_Tools_Sept2005.iso
So, you need to download the other ISO image.
Regards,
Vikram
SeanHayes
When I download an .iso image file such as these, I never burn them to an actual, physical CD. I normally just use a utility to look inside the .iso file by mounting a virtual drive to the contents of the .iso image. This scenario doesn't appear to work becuase the SQL Server installation doesn't give the option to select the path on where to find Disc 2.
Thanks for your help.
Amitabha
There should be another .iso image you should've downloaded, one is Servers (the one you already downloaded), the other should be named Tools. You need both .iso's to install sql server.
ojv
In that case, I assume your Disc 1 was also mounted as a Virtual Drive, so unmount the Disc 1 and Mount Disc 2 with the same letter - I believe that should do the trick.
Regards,
Vikram