Finally, after a few days of continuous reinstall, patching, trying things out, I was able to successfully install search express on windows 2008 SBS Premium edtion with the SQL backend on the 2nd server.
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Found this great article on how to move sharepoint configuration databases across servers: http://sharepointsherpa.com/2008/04/18/sharepoint-2007-move-content-and-configuration-databases/ Instructions for moving a configuration database from one SQL server to another 1.Backup configuration database from the source SQL server 2.Restore the backup onto the target SQL server (Note: this is your opportunity to rename the config database if desired) 3.Run […]
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I was frustrated at repeated failures in installing sharepoint search server express 2008 over my VM Windows 2008 SBS. The installation kept on failing. Description: Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express setup did not complete successfully. Problem signature: Problem Event Name: Office12Setup Problem Signature 01: {10120000-1F00-0000-0000–0000000FF1CE} Problem Signature 02: 12.0.6217.1000 Thankfully, i stumbled upon msgroups.net and […]
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Difference between Fault Tolerant and High Availability. The difference between high availability and fault redundant systems, as far as I’m concerned is that of “up times”. Fault tolerant systems will almost never have downtime. As a result of redundant disks and servers, fault redundant systems will have spare capacity kick in when one of these […]
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Bitstop has just posted details about Microsoft i-cafe program. For cyber cafe owners, this microsoft program enables them to make low cost investments in software licenses, and includes the right to rent out the PC. Cyber cafe owners in the Philippines will be able to order Windows 7 licenses for as low as 2,299!! Office […]
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