Microsoft Sql Server Installs Suck
May 29, 2008

I just wanted to go out on a limb and point out how much Ms Sql Server installations suck. The last two days at work I've been futzing around with Ms Sql Server 2005 to get it installed on my box (just for reporting services!) and finally got it to work after a 2.5hr install run each time. Then, I go home and decide to try out the new Sql Server 2008 CTP (hey, it's interesting and Sql Management Studio is nice) only to find new issues. After downloading and installing it, I find that it installed everything but the actual server itself. Oi.

Anyway, I noticed that Sql Server 2005 Compact was installed on my server here @ home and knew that Sql Server 2005 Compact had caused my install problems at work. I'm in the process of uninstalling it, but I just needed to rant.

Thanks.