Andras

Software Architect - Red Gate Software

SQL Server 2008 CTP6 takes a day off

Published Friday, February 29, 2008 4:55 PM

SQL Server 2008 CTP6 does not work on February 29th. Period.

On one hand, it is really nice that Microsoft is releasing Community Technology Previews for its latest SQL Server. It helps developers and DBAs to test their solutions and get familiar with the next version of SQL Server. On the other hand, since Microsoft still has many months before the final release, there are many bugs in these CTPs. This is certainly expected, this is the point of these CTPs. But there was one bug that nearly killed me.

As a last minute preparation for tomorrow’s SQL Bits event in Birmingham, I decided to check that my demo scripts work properly. I tried to connect to my SQL Server instance on my laptop, and was greeted with an unpleasant error message. Initially I was not worried, after a few minutes of fluffing around I started to blame the screen capturing application I’ve been asked to install for the event. After some more headache, I though, it was not worth the time, so I installed SQL Server 2008 CTP6 on a second laptop. Surprise! The installation has failed too. Same happened when I tried to install it on a virtual server, etc. So now, after three hours wasted, I’ve found a relevant bug report https://connect.microsoft.com/SQLServer/feedback/ViewFeedback.aspx?FeedbackID=330614

 

Apparently, SQL Server 2008 CTP6 does not work on 29 February. It is ironic that this is just two days after the launch of the product (the launch has nothing to do with the release).

Changing the system time to 1 March has temporarily resolved this issue :), but the bald patch on my head has grown today.

by András

Comments

 

Jason Haley said:

March 1, 2008 10:03 AM
You need to sign in to comment on this blog

About András

András Belokosztolszki is a software architect at Red Gate Software Ltd. He is a frequent speaker at many UK user groups and events (VBUG, NxtGen, Developer’s Group, SQLBits). He is primarily interested in database internals and database change management. At Red Gate he has designed and led the development of many database tools that compare database schemata and enable source control for databases (SQL Compare versions 4 to 7), refactor databases (SQL Refactor) and show the history of databases by analyzing the transaction log (SQL Log Rescue). András has a PhD from Cambridge and an MSc and BSc from ELTE, Hungary. He is also a MCSD and MCPD Enterprise. See his articles on simple-talk.


















<February 2008>
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
272829303112
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
2425262728291
2345678
Niklaus Wirth: Geek of the Week
 It is difficult to begin to estimate the huge extent of the contribution that Niklaus Wirth has made to... Read more...

Building an Exchange Server 2007 environment
 Of course, changing a 32,000 mailbox system, based in 40 Exchange Servers, to a centralised 25,000... Read more...

Manage Stress Before it Kills You
 The key to a long career in IT is in learning how to cope adaptively with stress. Matt Simmons, like... Read more...

Expecting the Worst
 Optimists are often disappointed Read more...

To Boldly Ask IT for Development Work
 Phil has always been mystified by the way that, in Science-Fiction films, the crew of space-ships are... Read more...