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 SQL Server 2008 x64 Not installing in VM

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dpais
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Posted - 2008-09-10 : 12:24:13
I am running XP 64 as a main operating system ... then i run a virtual machine and install MS Server DataCentre Edition x64 and then i try and install SQL Server 2008 on the Ms Server in the Virtual Machine but the installation program does not automatically install the 64bit version but instead installs the x86 version ... any suggestions or am i doing this wrong !!

i would think that if i use xp (64), then use VMware workgroup(64) and then install MS Server (64 ) then SQL Server should also install the (x64) version right ?? My processor is a AMD Athlon 64 Black Edititon.

Thanks.

SwePeso
Patron Saint of Lost Yaks

30421 Posts

Posted - 2008-09-30 : 16:25:32
How can you tell the x86 version is installed?



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afrika
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

2706 Posts

Posted - 2008-09-30 : 16:33:47
What do you mean by XP ?
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess

38200 Posts

Posted - 2008-09-30 : 16:38:58
quote:
Originally posted by afrika

What do you mean by XP ?



quote:
as a main operating system


dpais, did you try installing the 64-bit version or do you only have x86 bits?

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afrika
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

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Posted - 2008-09-30 : 17:25:24
Am wondering, because datacenter doesnt run on XP.
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tkizer
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Posted - 2008-09-30 : 18:39:27
quote:
Originally posted by afrika

Am wondering, because datacenter doesnt run on XP.



That's where the VM comes into play.

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