windows 2003 server not compatible with sql 2000 sp2 server?

[geo2500]

Hi all,
I tried today to install ms sql server 2000 sp2 on windows 2003 server and I got the message:
ms sql server 2000 sp2 not supported in these windows. Do you want to continue?
I clicked Yes and it continued. After the install the server runs ok. So what was this message in the beginning?

Thanks and Merry Christmas to all!

George

 

[Corran007]

It is not offically supported on 2003 below sp 3. That it runs may or may not be a good thing because who know if it will blow up. My advice is unless you have a really really good reason why not to upgrade to sp3, i would do so. Even if you didnt, i hope you made sure the slammer patch was applied to it.

 

[SQLBill]

Used to be you couldn't even load SQL Server 2000 onto Win2003 without already having SP3/SP3a installed on SQL Server.

FYI if you aren't aware: SP3/SP3a included the fix to stop the SLAMMER worm which affected SQL Server. That's why Microsoft doesn't like SQL Server 2000's without SP3/SP3a.

-SQLBill

 

[geo2500]

Hi guys,
and thanks for answering. That's why the SP3a cd was also in the package
I will install it.
Thanks again and Merry Christmas.
George