Installing MSSQL 7 desktop 1

[ChrisMcC]

I have been trying to install MSSQL 7 desktop version on NT and W98 machines from the small business server CD. On installation I am told that the server components will not be installed. How can I install the server components?

 

[rgordley]

the small business server CD does not have the desktop version. The desktop version is only available on the OEM distribution disk for SQL server 7.0<br>

 

[ChrisMcC]

Thank You - I thought this might be the case. I was confused by the MSSQL help text it states the following :<br>
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'Any user who has a per-seat Client Access License for the Small Business Server, Standard, or Enterprise editions of SQL Server can install a Desktop edition server.'<br>
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So are you saying that I have to purchase the full SQL server edition to enable me to install the desktop version?<br>
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Thanks for your help so far - I appreciate it.<br>
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[rgordley]

I've been down that road as well. We wound up buying the MSDN full subscription so we got the product. However, as I read the help text you quoted, if you have a per-seat license (providing you can figure out M$ language on what that means) you can &quot;borrow&quot; an installation disk and make an installation on anything connected to your server.<br>

 

[ChrisMcC]

Thanks for all your time and help. I think we will have to purchase the full version.